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Category Archives: R. Kalman Topp
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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Rabbi Topp’s drasha on divisiveness
I hear: The rabbi at Beth Jacob of Beverly Hills did very well. Skillfully navigated difficult terrain. Took the wind out of the sails of the pro-Chazzan group using Rabbinic license – Halacha and precedent. Pointed out that we are … Continue reading
Posted in Beth Jacob, R. Kalman Topp
Tagged Beth Jacob, divisiveness, drasha, halacha, shul
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Beth Jacob’s Former Rabbi Uri Pilichowski Posts On FB About Shooting
Rabbi Pilichowski posts a picture of himself shooting with the Facebook update: “Sometimes you need to blow off some steam…shooting is a lot like making kiddush…you always have to keep other people in mind…;)” I wonder who he has in … Continue reading
Posted in Beth Jacob, R. Kalman Topp, R. Uri Pilichowski
Tagged Beth Jacob, boca raton florida, director allen, Facebook, hacking email accounts, rabbi, resignation, s programming
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Rabbi Kalman Topp – Prodigy
Joe emails: By the age at which he spent time at Har Etzion, I am thinking he is about 37-38. He works the room like a rabbi in his 50s. I think that Orthodox shuls should give up with the … Continue reading
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Tagged har etzion, mental health specialists, orthodox rabbi, orthodox shuls, pastoral questions, talmid chacham
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When The Rabbi’s Wife Is Not A Rebbetzin
I remember feeling taken aback about 13 years ago when the wife of a Modern Orthodox pulpit rabbi told me in no uncertain terms that she was not a rebbetzin. These days most Orthodox communities are seeking a “Rabbinic couple” … Continue reading
Posted in Beth Jacob, R. Kalman Topp, Rabbis
Tagged Beth Jacob, orthodox communities, rabbi, rebbetzin, uncertain terms
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