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Category Archives: Orthodoxy
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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When Technology & Torah Collide
From the New York Times (which consistently publishes the best journalism on Orthodox Judaism): The rabbis, scientists and engineers of the Zomet Institute are trying to solve the problems that arise when technology and the Torah collide. Working from their … Continue reading
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Tagged jewish laws, marans, niche products, orthodox judaism, rabbi shmuel, west bank settlement
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A Woman Leads Kiddish At Bnai David
Reb Mimi Feigelson, who some say was the first woman ordained an Orthodox rabbi (99% of Orthodox Jews would not recognize any woman as a rabbi), led the shul kiddish one Shabbos morning three weeks back. Leading the kiddish has … Continue reading
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Tagged orthodox jews, orthodox rabbi, orthodox shul, reb, shabbos
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Shame
Because it is closer-knit and more insular, the sense of shame increases in Judaism as you become more religious. In Orthodox Judaism, it is rare to have close friendships with Jews who aren’t Orthodox, let alone non-Jews. I remember when … Continue reading
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Tagged Jonathan Rosenblum, orthodox judaism, ponzi scheme, rsquo, sense of shame, turnstiles
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