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Category Archives: Rabbis
Fast Called For Sunday
Over the past few months, three men (in their fifties or younger) in Rav Gershon Bess‘s shul at 7211 Beverly Blvd have died suddenly and unexpectedly. A month ago, Dr. Joel Schwartz died at his daughter’s wedding. A few months … Continue reading
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Tagged Aish HaTorah, dr joel, joel schwartz, maariv, shul
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Rabbi Busted For Entering Church
From the New York Daily News: A Manhattan rabbi was chastised by higher-ups for an unorthodox move – participating in an interfaith prayer service at the National Cathedral with President Obama on Wednesday. The Rabbinical Council of America took Rabbi … Continue reading
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Tagged arutz sheva, gil student, haskel, interfaith prayer, jeshurun, joseph kaplan, new york daily news, orthodox rabbi, prayer service, rabbinical council of america
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New Biography Of Rabbi Meir Kahane
Here’s my essay on a previous biography of Kahane. From haaretz.com: Nearly two decades after his murder, Meir Kahane’s wife has written a biography of the controversial rabbi and rabble-rouser – or rather its first volume. Her love and admiration … Continue reading
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Tagged bum rap, frequent absences, jewish figures, queensboro bridge, rabbi meir kahane, rabble rouser
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What Could Be Better Than Obeying The Rabbis?
From my live cam chat: HymenRothofMiami: Christian music and art helps bring Christians closer to Christ HymenRothofMiami: Jewish music just bores. HymenRothofMiami: And there is no Jewish art HymenRothofMiami: Love this music…shiksas singing their love of Jesus. HymenRothofMiami: Better that … Continue reading
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Black Jewish Relations
Here’s a report on a former Los Angeles rabbi (at the Conservative shul near LAX) and a very sweet man: "I am over the moon. I’ve never been happier." That’s Rabbi Michael Beals, of Congregation Beth Shalom, on Barack Obama … Continue reading →