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USC Officials Appalled By Young Couple Having Sex On Top Of Education Building In Front Of Hundreds

I blame the decline of organized religion in our society for this depravity. The Daily Mail reports: An inquiry has been launched after a couple were caught apparently having sex on the rooftop of a USC building – allegedly in … Continue reading

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Ohr Somayach’s hatred even of Modern Orthodox rabbis

David Kelsey emails: “You idiot! You moron. You katan. You cow. You idiot!” This is how Rabbi Orlofsky, a former NCSY leader and “kiruv professional” talks to his students at Ohr Somayach about Rabbi Weinreb, a scholar and a gentleman, … Continue reading

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Yeshiva University Attempts To Ban Whistleblower Robert Frank From Friday Night Prayers

Here’s an email about Mashgiach Robert Frank Dear Luke, I have another story for you. On Friday night when Robert Frank and his wife went to synagogue — services are held in a cafeteria on the Albert Einstein School of … Continue reading

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Jeffrey S. Gurock’s Social History Of Orthodox Jews In America

I’ve met Dr. Gurock. He was wonderful. I loved talking to him. He seemed like a real mentch. He’s an engaging speaker and writer, but I am disappointed by sections of his latest book "Orthodox Jews in America." It purports … Continue reading

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Inculcating A Love Of Jewish Text

From Hirhurim: Jewish schools – in every generation, but especially in an era of openness and choices – have a crucial responsibility concurrent with their job of teaching Jewish literacy and texts. They have to also teach them to value, … Continue reading

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