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Category Archives: Abner Weiss
Reb Moshe’s Lonely Stand On Seclusion
The law against “Yichud” (seclusion) is normally understood in orthodox Jewish law as preventing a man and a woman (who are not married, nor family members) from being together alone in a room. Given the bevy of women who traipse … Continue reading
Posted in Abner Weiss, R. Moshe Feinstein, R. Steven Weil
Tagged Abner Weiss, Beth Jacob, jewish law, moral accountability, office doors, rabbi mordecai tendler, reb moshe, violating the law
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In 20 Years, The Haredim Will Dominate Pico-Robertson
Los Angeles has little culture of Torah learning (except among the Haredim aka the traditional Orthodox). There are only two first-rate Modern Orthodox Torah scholars in Los Angeles — rabbis Yehuda Bukspan and David Rue. L.A.’s Modern Orthodox shuls don’t … Continue reading
Posted in Abner Weiss, Anshe Emes, Beth Jacob, Bnai David-Judea, Modern Orthodox, Nachum Sauer, Orthodox Union, Orthodoxy, R. David Rue, R. Kalman Topp, R. Yehuda Bukspan, YICC
Tagged Beth Jacob, marriage prospects, orthodox shuls, rabbi search, torah scholar, torah scholars, touro college
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Do Not Call Yourself A Journalist, Bitch!
Jim Jones emails: "Your attacks on Rabbi Weiss would be laughable if they didn’t have the potential to do so much harm to the man. Your IM conversation with "Joe" illustrates your flawed reasoning and complete lack of journalistic skills … Continue reading
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Tagged jim jones, journalistic skills, libel suit, rabbi weiss, shuls
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The Ways and Means Of Rabbi Abner Weiss
He’s a smart guy. He has two PhDs. He’s a good speaker. He’s affectionate. He can talk to the world. He was runner-up to be the Chief Rabbi of the British Commonwealth. Abner Weiss is not only a pulpit rabbi, … Continue reading
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Tagged british commonwealth, chief rabbi, converts to judaism, rabbi abner weiss, rabbi weiss, therapeutic practice
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Brothers From Different Mothers?
Jim Jones emails: "Weiss and R. Kelly? You really are a scumbag. Until you have some solid proof about Weiss–more than mere hearsay–you’re once again violating the standards of your CHOSEN community. Your schtick is becoming tiresome and more than … Continue reading
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