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Category Archives: Orthodoxy
In Praise Of Etz Jacob Philanthropist Aron Abeccasis
Etz Jacob’s rabbi Rubin Hutler sent Aron Abecassis this letter of gratitude on March 25. Perhaps a reader knows the back story to all this better than I do.
Yeshiva University Vs. Yeshivat Chovevei Torah
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
Baltimore Roiled by Abuse Charge Against Late Rabbi
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
Professor Marc B. Shapiro Interviewed In The Jewish Press
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
Plagiarism In Turbulent Times
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
A Guide To Yeshivot
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
What’s The Significance Of Saying Certain Prayers On Israeli Independence Day?
I got this email and I don’t understand the significance of saying hallel (psalms of praise) on Israeli Independence Day and whether or not you say hallel with a bracha (blessing). Does this have to do with belief (or lack … Continue reading
Shalhevet Financially Stretched
Sarah emails about the Modern Orthodox Los Angeles school: I get the sense that the conflict between opposing forces (Friedman and the people who are sick of him) is unresolved, and that it will countinue to play out over time … Continue reading
‘I Believe In You’
In the holy Pico-Robertson neighborhood this week, I saw a friend who hadn’t given me any gossip in a couple of weeks. I tapped him on the shoulder, gazed into his eyes, and announced, "I believe in you!" He gave … Continue reading
Blessing The New Moon
There’s a freakin’ blessing in Judaism for everything but blowjobs. Saturday night I fled shul after havdalah, skipping the obligatory blessing for the new moon jazz. "Why did you leave?" asked a friend. "Because I’ve done enough Jewish stuff today." … Continue reading