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The Former Orthodox Rabbi Who Now Does Interfaith Weddings

I interviewed David Gruber in June 2008 about how he lost his faith and left the Orthodox rabbinate. Then I did another interview with him Nov. 30 about his appearance on MTV doing an interfaith wedding. Here’s an excerpt from … Continue reading

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Is The Elevator Kosher?

The New York Times reports: Tangible things occupy the days of most building managers in New York City. Hot water, floods, bugs, rent checks and so on. But last week, newly added to the tenant issues facing building managers like … Continue reading

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What Makes The Rabbinical Council Of California The Most Powerful Orthodox Institution In Town?

It’s the killer combination of Rabbi Gershon Bess — the savviest politician among the traditional Orthodox rabbinate in Los Angeles — and Rabbi Avrohom Union, a nasty street fighter who administers the RCC. In my mind, being skilled at politics … Continue reading

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May A Jew Go To An AA Meeting In A Church?

Charlie Hall writes on hirhurim: Every single Jewish recovering alcoholic I have ever met who has asked a shilah on this reports the following response: 1. Yes, go to AA. There is absolutely nothing there unique to Christianity and in … Continue reading

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