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Category Archives: Orthodoxy
Good News For Jewish Day Schools
Marvin Schick writes: In the best of economic times, most Jewish schools struggle to meet their obligations and they are not able to provide or forced to cut back on services and educational options that would enhance the learning experience. … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Orthodoxy
Tagged american jewry, economic downturn, glorious chapter, holocaust memorials, jewish philanthropy, torah education
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An Orthodox Take On A Conservative Approach To Jewish Law
Rabbi Avi Shafran writes: Conceived by the rabbi of a Conservative congregation, and now endorsed by that movement’s rabbinic arm, the “Hekhsher”’s promoters insist that it is not really a hekhsher, or kashrus certification, at all. It is, rather, an … Continue reading
Posted in Orthodoxy
Tagged conservative congregation, corporate accountability, food service establishment, halacha, kosher product, laws of kashrus
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Clothes Make The Man
Rabbi Ari Enkin writes: As many of my friends know, I have an adept eye for men’s formal fashions. I’m one of those people who notes the clothing that others wear, be it the style, quality, or message conveyed. The … Continue reading
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Tagged formal fashions, holy nation, hot desert, maintenance tip, nice shoes, rabbinical literature
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Good Things In Orthodox Judaism
Jonathan Rosenblum writes: CHIEF AMONG OUR CAUSES FOR COMMUNAL REJOICING is the vibrant world of Torah learning that has been built over the past half century, almost from nothing. There are hundreds of avreichim in Israel today, many of them … Continue reading
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Tagged economic clout, familial bonds, Jonathan Rosenblum, orthodox judaism, shabbos afternoon, torah community
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Top Doc Twerski Scared Off Panel On Rabbinic Sex Molesters
From The Jewish Week: A prominent Orthodox rabbi and psychologist has been intimidated into quitting as head of a just-formed task force dealing with rabbinic sex abuse of minors, organized by Assemblyman Dov Hikind this week. Dr. Benzion Twerski told … Continue reading
Posted in Abuse, Orthodoxy
Tagged benzion, borough park, child sex abuse, dramatic departure, orthodox rabbi, personal crusade
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