Category Archives: Orthodoxy

Spirituality In Orthodox Judaism

Joe emails: The basic problem is that there is no way for spirituality to keep up with technology. Technology is anti-spiritual in a real way. Yes, it is pretty cool that you can go to a site on your iphone … Continue reading

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Rabbi Gershon Bess Forbids Consumption Of Most Fish

I wonder if the RCC will force all their restaurants to stop selling fish? An Orthodox rabbi tells me about Rabbi Bess and the RCC: “These people don’t know what they are talking about when they prohibit these things. The … Continue reading

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Jewish Day Schools

Joe emails: Orthodox day schools cost a lot because they essentially have to pay two staffs. The secular staff that teaches the same hours as public school, in a somewhat less dangerous environment (jews wield a sixth sense, not a … Continue reading

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‘Because She Wasn’t Jewish’

“I need to understand,” she said. “Why did you write that?” “Well,” he said, “I always have to balance multiple concerns. I am not going to lose a good friend over a blog post, but almost everything else in my … Continue reading

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Rabbi Avi Weiss’s Bridge Too Far On Female Orthodox Rabbis

Rabbi Avi Weiss miscalculated. He thought he could get support on this issue without talking to anyone. His approach was the opposite of Chana Henkin‘s. She created a limited semicha (rabbinic ordination) for women to rule on Jewish law. She … Continue reading

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