Category Archives: Orthodoxy

Hallmark’s CBS pic is ‘Unorthodox’

Posted on September 24, 2008 by Luke Ford

From the Hollywood Reporter: Lauren Ambrose, left, Adam Kaufman (Getty Images photos) Lauren Ambrose and Adam Kaufman lead the cast of "Unorthodox," a new Hallmark Hall of Fame presentation for CBS. Susie Essman, Ricki Lake and Mercedes Ruehl co-star in … Continue reading →

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An UnOrthodox Dip In The Mikveh

Posted on September 22, 2008 by Luke Ford

From the Jerusalem Post: The Orthodox establishment’s ban on non-Orthodox converts and brides using state-funded mikvaot (ritual baths) is a desecration of God’s name, Rabbi Barry Schlesinger, the newly reelected president of the Masorti (Conservative) Movement’s Rabbinical Assembly in Israel, … Continue reading →

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Good News For Jewish Day Schools

Posted on September 16, 2008 by Luke Ford

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 →

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An Orthodox Take On A Conservative Approach To Jewish Law

Posted on September 16, 2008 by Luke Ford

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 →

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Clothes Make The Man

Posted on September 16, 2008 by Luke Ford

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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