Category Archives: Orthodoxy

Shalom Aleichem

On a Friday night walking home from shul, I’m stopped by a stranger in a car. He wants to know where Preuss is. I don’t know. I ask my friend. She doesn’t know. A rabbi comes out of his home … Continue reading

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You Are Not Jewish II

From the May 5 Haaretz: Asher Maoz writes: These are painful statements, but they must be said loud and clear: Two peoples live in this land, both Jewish – they and we. They are the ultra-Orthodox, who see themselves as … Continue reading

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Rabbi Aviner Says Women Should Not Wear Pajamas

I guess lingerie would be more appropriate? I better not let Emma see this story or she’ll think Judaism is stupid. From FailedMessiah: In another bizarre ruling from an Orthodox rabbi, Rabbi Shlomo Aviner, the rabbi of Beit El and … Continue reading

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The Outreach Rabbi Who Divorced His Wife And Married An Ex-Model Shiksa He Met Online

From my live cam chat: guest186:  I want info on this guy chaim lando who divorced his wife and 9 kids and married a model from arizona and then moved to baltimore guest186:  he was a rabbi in toras emes … Continue reading

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Only Jews Who Don’t Know Who They Are Want To Build Bridges To The Black Community

If you are leading an observant Jewish life, you don’t have time to build bridges to other communities. How can you eat with them? You can only do it in a kosher restaurant. You can’t eat on their turf. Jewish … Continue reading

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