Category Archives: Rabbis

Jerusalem’s Rabbi Mickey Rosen Has Died

Posted on December 8, 2008 by Luke Ford

He presided over the liberal Yakar synagogue. He was the primary teacher for Reb Mimi Feigelson of American Jewish University. Blog: I was deeply upset to hear a few minutes ago that Rabbi Meir (Mickey) Rosen passed away last night. … Continue reading →

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I Want To Be A Rebbe

Posted on November 21, 2008 by Luke Ford

Hat tip Hirhurim: Chakira writes: "For many people in the Hassidic world, the excesses and people magazine style lives of Rebbes seem corrupt, meaningless, venal and lacking in spiritual content. Indeed, many of my Hungarian friends began life with a … Continue reading →

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Rabbi’s Son Rediscovers Judaism By Going To Church

Posted on November 6, 2008 by Luke Ford

From JewishSF.com: After experiencing a crisis of faith, Benyamin Cohen found a unique way to rekindle his enthusiasm for Judaism. He spent a year touring Bible Belt churches. Cohen’s new book, “My Jesus Year: A Rabbi’s Son Wanders the Bible … Continue reading →

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Blogs, Rabbis & The Power Of Information

Posted on November 5, 2008 by Luke Ford

"Rabbis are the rock stars of Jewish life," says Jewish Journal Editor Rob Eshman. At the top of the Jewish social circle, the best rabbis get access to the best information. People feel it a privilege to share hot scoops … Continue reading →

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News or Fark? Rabbi writes Election Day prayer

Posted on November 3, 2008 by Luke Ford

As soon as I read the headline, I thought "self-promoter! This is fake news. This is like a report on a guy translating the Bible into Australian." Others must think, "Holy man!" Then I saw the article was about someone … Continue reading →

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