Category Archives: Rabbis

‘A Sincere Question’

Rabbi Yehuda (YY) Rubinstein emails me June 5: Dear Mr Ford, I honestly want to pose you a question if I may. I watched the video of you sitting in the car the other day [LF: this video or this?] … Continue reading

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Contemporary American Judaism: Transformation and Renewal by Reform Rabbi Dana Evan Kaplan

We talk by phone Tuesday, June 2. (Previous interviews with Rabbi Kaplan here.) Luke: "You have a note in the beginning that some of your language in this book is a bit sharp." Dana: "I’m trying to make certain points. … Continue reading

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A New Modern Orthodox Blog

About a year ago, I said to Rabbi Yosef Kanefsky, "When are you getting your own blog?" He seemed pretty overwhelmed at the time and I did not expect him to post one any time soon. I got an email … Continue reading

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Meir Kin Dispute Resolution In Sight?

This email made the rounds today (background on this story): From: Jeremy <jeremy@getora.org> Date: Wed, May 20, 2009 at 6:11 PM Subject: May 31st Kin Rally Postponed To: rally@meirkin.com Dear Friends, As per the advice of community rabbis, in light … Continue reading

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Why Did The Los Angeles Gadolim Support Politician Paul Koretz?

I got a postcard Tuesday on behalf of Paul Koretz and Jack Weiss from the "Cutting Edge Consultants" claiming that their candidates were endorsed by (I have no idea if these claims are lies): Rabbi David Akhamzdeh (Ohr Haemet) Rabbi … Continue reading

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