Category Archives: Orthodoxy

Yeshiva University Vs. Yeshivat Chovevei Torah

Posted on April 29, 2007 by Luke Ford

There has been a noted war of words between supporters of Yeshiva University and Yeshivat Chovevei Torah (YCT). There were the harsh remarks of Howard Jonas about YU at the YCT dinner several years ago. On the other side, Rabbi … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Roiled by Abuse Charge Against Late Rabbi

Posted on April 27, 2007 by Luke Ford

Nathan Guttman writes in the Forward: Baltimore – A series of exposés on sexual abuse at a well-known yeshiva is roiling the Baltimore Jewish community and inflaming the already strained relations between the local Jewish newspaper and the city’s sizable … Continue reading →

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Professor Marc B. Shapiro Interviewed In The Jewish Press

Posted on April 26, 2007 by Luke Ford

Here’s an excerpt: Rabbi Weinberg raised the possibility that perhaps the way Jews treat non-Jews contributes to anti-Semitism. He no doubt had in mind things such as how the Jew treated the Polish peasant and wondered if this didn‚Äôt have … Continue reading →

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Plagiarism In Turbulent Times

Posted on April 26, 2007 by Luke Ford

Eva writes: I write this after looking through a book by Rabbi Dov Brezak titled Chinuch in Turbulent Times. As I was reading through it, I noticed countless stories and analogies that looked very familiar. Then I realized why. Stephen … Continue reading →

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A Guide To Yeshivot

Posted on April 26, 2007 by Luke Ford

Eva writes: Peakskille and Riverdale: quote and quote has a good name- which is only believed by the people who go there. Extremely elitist snotty yeshiva- it’s mostly wealthy people who are wannabe yeshivish. You can see these boys all … Continue reading →

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