Author Archives: Yisroel Pensack

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Yisroel Pensack: Was Colin Powell Equally Wrong About WMD in Iraq and Islam in America?

Posted on November 6, 2009 by Yisroel Pensack

I think that’s a fair question in light of yesterday’s murderous shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas, which authorities have attributed to Major Nidal Malik Hasan, a 39-year-old Army psychiatrist who reportedly was about to be deployed to Iraq or … Continue reading →

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Yisroel Pensack: Berkeley Orthodox Mohel Chanan Feld Dies of Oral Cancer at 53

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Yisroel Pensack

I received this email this afternoon from the Berkeley Beit Midrash Ohr HaChaim, which was co-founded by Chanan Feld and his wife and another couple: Chanan Velvel Simcha ben Eliahu, Rabbi Feld, our precious teacher and beloved friend, left the … Continue reading →

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Yisroel Pensack: Succot Message From Berkeley Mohel

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Yisroel Pensack

Berkeley-based Orthodox rabbi and mohel Chanan Feld, who is unable to work or speak due to complications of oral cancer, has issued a message for the Succot holiday that starts tonight.  Succot is often called the Harvest holiday.  But what … Continue reading →

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Yisroel Pensack: The New York Times Reports On Senator’s Aid To An Aide

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Yisroel Pensack

The New York Times is currently running this headline on its home page:  "Senator’s Aid After Affair Raises Ethics Flag".  The sentence on the home page under that headline says, "Experts say Senator John Ensign may have violated ethics laws … Continue reading →

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Yisroel Pensack: San Francisco Orthodox Shul Plans $4.5 Million Building Renovation and Partial Redesign

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Yisroel Pensack

Congregation Chevra Thilim, which describes itself as "San Francisco’s oldest Orthodox congregation," has launched a $4.5 million fundraising drive to renovate, partially redesign and upgrade its large sanctuary and social hall.  The project also includes plans for new classrooms as … Continue reading →

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