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Category Archives: R. Yosef Kanefsky
Black, Brown, and Beyond: Exploring Issues of Race and Color within our LA Community
Rav Yosef Kanefsky (the most left-wing Orthodox rabbi on the West Coast) emails his list: Dear friends, Race relations has been a particularly painful theme in our country’s narrative, and continues to be so right up to today. From Ferguson … Continue reading
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Statement from the Rabbinical Council of California on Doheny Meats
I am curious who believes the RCC here? Here is their statement: On Sunday March 24th, the RCC received video footage alleging kashrus violations at Doheny Kosher Meats, a store under its supervision. Within hours of receiving the information including … Continue reading
Posted in Kashrut, R. Elazar Muskin, R. Kalman Topp, R. Yosef Kanefsky, RCC
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A Down-To-Earth Rav
Most Orthodox rabbis like to keep their distance. They love their gravitas. “It’s for the honor of the Torah,” they think. I just heard from some people who chose Bnai David-Judea because its rav, Yosef Kanefsky, is unpretentious and approachable. … Continue reading
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Is Religion Just About Sex and Guns?
Rabbi Yosef Kanefsky writes: “When a candidate runs as a devoutly religious person, what kinds of public positions does he or she take? In the political contest playing out in presently, the foreign policy positions of the devoutly religious are … Continue reading
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Observant Jews In Particular Should Not Talk On Their Cell Phones While Driving
Rabbi Yosef Kanefsky writes: “As halachikly observant Jews, we go to great lengths to lower our risk of sinning. We do not climb trees on Shabbat lest we inadvertently violate Shabbat by breaking a branch. Many of us do not … Continue reading
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