Category Archives: R. Steven Weil

Rabbi Steven Weil Vents About Israel

He tried to hold it in, but he couldn’t hold himself back Sabbath morning at his shul Beth Jacob, the largest Orthodox synagogue west of the Mississippi. Rabbi Weil’s frustrated with the current Israeli government. He doesn’t trust them. He … Continue reading

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Dreaming About Rabbi Weil

This morning I dreamed I infiltrated a couple of Rabbi Weil lectures at American Jewish University (formerly the University of Judaism). One of his congregants came up to me and said, "We’re going to do something about your blogging." Rushing … Continue reading

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Rabbi Weil’s Gift

A lot of rabbis are socially awkward, but Rabbi Steven Weil has a gift for making you feel important. I went to Beth Jacob regularly in the summer of 2001. Rabbi Weil was always quick with a smile, a shabbat … Continue reading

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Aron Abecassis – Steven Weil: A Match Made In Heaven

Real estate magnate Aron Abecassis is once again putting his money where his mouth is. He funded the visit of Israel’s Chief Rabbi (Askenazi) Yonah Metzger last week to Beth Jacob. Aron and Rabbi Weil seem to have hit it … Continue reading

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Rabbi Steven Weil Tackles Noah Feldman During His Sabbath Morning Sermon

"I couldn’t follow how his points coalesced," says my source. "So I fell asleep. But he did say that his grandparents employed Terrell Owens and helped pay his way through college. Rabbi Weil upheld Moses as the epitome of the … Continue reading

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