Category Archives: Orthodoxy

Providing Moral Leadership To A Kid At A Chareidi Yeshiva

yeshivaboy: hey luke, i have a quick question, did you find out about the documentary hypothesis before or after your conversion YourMoralLeader: as a child YourMoralLeader: my dad has a phd in bible yeshivaboy: and you converted anyway YourMoralLeader: yep … Continue reading

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The Sapphic Secrets

I just watched the DVD Ha-Sodot aka The Secrets. It’s exquisite. The young females in it are so fine, so spiritually fine. The protagonist (played by Ania Bukstein) has a full bosom and a strict devotion to Orthodox Judaism. She … Continue reading

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Non-Orthodox Judaism Disappearing?

I’ve heard other Orthodox rabbis, such as Berel Wein, say they expected non-Orthodox Judaism to be around for hundreds of years. It would be delusional to think otherwise. Chaim Amalek emails:Isn’t that the case with all liberalizing religions in the … Continue reading

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Meir Kin Divorce Protests

This announcement went out to Orthodox shuls across Los Angeles, including YICC: L.A. COMMUNITY RALLY this Sunday, May 10th Protest Meir Kin’s Refusal to Give His Wife A Valid Get Dear Friends, We would like to remind you about the … Continue reading

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Paying For Jewish Day Schools

From Hirhurim: OU Plans to Foster Major Savings in Non-Academic Yeshiva Expenses (link): With the encouragement and participation of a growing number of yeshivot and day schools across North America, the Orthodox Union is quickly moving ahead with a two-pronged … Continue reading

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