Category Archives: Rabbis

JTA: Five Shocking Quotes From Israel’s Chief Rabbis

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Luke Ford

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?

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Luke Ford

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’

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Luke Ford

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

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Luke Ford

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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Can Women Be Orthodox Rabbis?

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Luke Ford

Historian Marc B. Shapiro writes: I have found a number of statements by mainstream rabbinic figures that, if one didn’t know better, one would think that they were said by liberal Orthodox figures. For example: ומה אעשה ולבי מרחם על … Continue reading →

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