Category Archives: Orthodoxy

The Miracle Of Israel

Rabbi Eliyahu Safran writes: For me, Israel is personal. I was born as Israel’s War of Independence raged, just weeks after the state’s miraculous birth. As I lay in the hospital room with my mother, the windows shattered with the … Continue reading

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Orthodox Jewish Teacher Arrested For Child Porn

Report: The FBI announced today the arrest of Evan Zauder for possessing child pornography. 26-year-old Evan Zauder is a Dual Masters student and a Jim Joseph Fellow in Education and Jewish Studies at NYU. After high school graduation from CHAT … Continue reading

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An Orthodox Jewish Life Keeps You Busy, Not Always Time To Be Nice

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What Have Kollel Guys Ever Done For Trayvon Martin?

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Should Jews Welcome The Convert Into Their Families?

I believe that 95% of Orthodox Jews were born Orthodox (according to sociologist Steven Cohen). For all the talk about baalei teshuva (returnees), they’re a small proportion of the Orthodox. If my 95% fact is correct, should not Orthodox Jews … Continue reading

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