Category Archives: R. Steven Weil

Civil War At Orthodox Union

It’s a soap opera. The infighting among board members led to R. Weil being forced out last spring and then getting back in this fall. It led to R. Burg being elevated last spring and then forced out this fall. … Continue reading

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The Revival Of Young Israel Of North Beverly Hills

Y. emails: I miss your pieces about local synagogues. The emergence of Young Israel of North Beverly Hills as a major player among local shuls is very exciting. They hired Beth Jacob’s world-class cantor (Netanel Baram), and have had Beth … Continue reading

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Newsweek’s List Of Top 50 Rabbis

Here you go. The list seems silly to me. The leader of the Reform movement, Eric Yoffie, at number two? He’s retiring. “5.David Saperstein—Having just completed his term as the only rabbi serving on President Obama’s White House Office of … Continue reading

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Good Reviews On Steven Weil’s Stewardship Of Orthodox Union

Rabbi Weil has been running the OU for about 18 months. I’m hearing: Weil is doing exceptionally well at the OU. His strong organizational skills, exceptional speaking and teaching talents and leadership abilities have all come to the fore.

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Reb Moshe’s Lonely Stand On Seclusion

The law against “Yichud” (seclusion) is normally understood in orthodox Jewish law as preventing a man and a woman (who are not married, nor family members) from being together alone in a room. Given the bevy of women who traipse … Continue reading

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