Category Archives: Orthodoxy

Is Jewish Support For Civil Rights Based On Jewish Texts?

From Edward S. Shapiro’s (he is the father of academic superstar Marc B. Shapiro) 2005 collection of essays — We Are Many: Reflections On American Jewish History And Identity: …If support for blacks is an ineluctable result of Jewish values, … Continue reading

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Orthodox Jewish Uber Driver Buys A Hat

A Yid says on FB: “My new ‘cabbie’ hat. Because I seem to get lower ratings with Uber when my yarmulke is visible. I now have a 5.0 consistently. Others have told me they’ve had the same experience.” Rabbi: I’d … Continue reading

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Rabbi Aaron Rakeffet-Rothkoff: ‘Feminism is the biggest problem we have’

This is an interesting class from 2006. The rabbi says he permitted a woman, quietly, to put on tefillin. If you have a young woman leading the prayers, “if your eyes aren’t on her, you’re not a man, and if … Continue reading

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Her Task Is To Instill Sexual Desire In Orthodox Wives

I wish her much mazal! From the New York Times: The suggestions ranged from the seemingly modest to the more direct, from reading romance novels to kissing with the lights on to wearing a lacy nightgown to his touching her … Continue reading

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Evolution & Orthodox Judaism

A secular friend of mine stayed with some Orthodox Jews for a couple of days and then got in touch with me: “Ok so I’m having this crisis. I am staying with these religious people and I really like them … Continue reading

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