Category Archives: Rabbis

Orthodox Rabbi Arrested for Raping Nieces “Hundreds of Times”

REPORT: Another day, another gag–broken. This time, the accused is a prominent Israeli ultra-Orthodox Rabbi, Naftali Maklev, accused of raping three nieces, “hundreds of times” over the course of “many years.” One of the victims was 6 years-old when the … Continue reading

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JTA: Five Shocking Quotes From Israel’s Chief Rabbis

I don’t find these quotes shocking. They are basic Torah or a basic function of social identity (the more strongly you identify with your group, the more likely you are to have negative views of outsiders). (JTA) — Israel’s Sephardic … Continue reading

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Why Are Commercials Constantly Pushing Interracial?

Whenever I watch a commercial, there’s usually blacks and whites hanging out, going camping, partying, etc. That’s not realistic. People tend to lead lives as segregated as possible (as far as where they live, worship, work, socialize). Most of the … Continue reading

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Rav Yitzchak Zilberstein Says Women Should Not Drive As It ‘Compromises Tzniyus’

REPORT: As we prepare to mark the shloshim for the victims of the Egged 402 bus accident that claimed six lives, HaGaon HaRav Yitzchak Zilberstein, Rav of the Ramat Elchanan neighborhood of Bnei Brak speaks to the tzibur. The accident … Continue reading

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Jewish Law & Ideology

Historian Marc B. Shapiro writes: Let me now return to the matter of halakhic decisions and ideology. As mentioned, Rabbi Gordimer is mistaken in stating that Modern Orthodox poskim evaluate matters the same way as haredi poskim. They don’t, and … Continue reading

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