Category Archives: R. Barry Freundel

Fair Play For Barry

I’ve founded a Fair Play For Barry group to help this erlicher yid who only wanted to make sure that the ladies were following Jewish law before they immersed. Has anyone taken a second look at R. Freundel’s writings and … Continue reading

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Why Was Barry Freundel Presiding Over Kesher Israel In DC?

Because the previous rabbi, Philip Rabinowitz, was stabbed and bludgeoned to death. More than 30 years later, the crime is still unsolved. There’s a $25,000 reward for information leading to a criminal conviction. Chaim: “In the 80s, DC was very … Continue reading

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Are R. Barry Freundel’s Orthodox Conversions Still Valid?

I ask historian Marc B. Shapiro: “What do you think of the RCA coming out with a quick statement that all of R. Freundel’s conversions are valid? I suspect haredim now have even more reason to dismiss all MO conversions.” … Continue reading

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