Category Archives: Rabbis

The Torah Is Not In Heaven

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Luke Ford

Here’s the Wikipedia entry. In a 2005 lecture on Deut. 30, Dennis Prager says: “Literally, this teaching is not a wonder. And it’s not far from you.” From Baba Metziah 59:B (in the Talmud): It is taught: On that day … Continue reading →

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Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Luke Ford

This post on Failed Messiah is getting a lot of play in the blogosphere. FM reports: “A Chabad rabbi is upset because a recruit asked to have his name removed from Chabad’s mailing list and won’t return the rabbi’s emails … Continue reading →

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Newsweek’s List Of Top 50 Rabbis

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Luke Ford

Here you go. The list seems silly to me. The leader of the Reform movement, Eric Yoffie, at number two? He’s retiring. “5.David Saperstein—Having just completed his term as the only rabbi serving on President Obama’s White House Office of … Continue reading →

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Live Cam Interview With Rabbi Rabbs

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Luke Ford

Rabbi Hershel “Rabbs” Remer — a comic — has spent most of his life in Los Angeles. (R. Rabbs YouTube) Luke: “When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?” Rabbi: “I wanted to … Continue reading →

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Where Are The Orthodox?

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Luke Ford

In the wake of last week’s flotilla mess, numerous non-Orthodox rabbis took to print to critique Israel’s response. Among them was Conservative rabbi Sharon Brous. Her complete lack of expertise in matters of security did not stop her from approvingly … Continue reading →

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