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Category Archives: Hirhurim
Books To Sell Orthodox Judaism
Rabbi Gil Student writes: I recently made a list of good outreach books for a friend. Let me present it here with a little elaboration: Books that try to convince and respond to challenges: Nineteen Letters by R. Samson Raphael … Continue reading
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Tagged abraham j heschel, aharon lichtenstein, eliezer berkovits, emanuel rackman, jonathan sarna, zechariah fendel
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Rabbi Dr. Luke
I find that when someone introduces themself with a title, be it doctor or rabbi or pastor, they are seeking to put distance between us. My preference is to always call rabbis "Rabbi X" unless it is their preference otherwise … Continue reading
Posted in Hirhurim
Tagged ari, arrogance, Marc B. Shapiro, preferred course, rabbi
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Who Is A Jew?
From Hirhurim: Israel displays ancient coins: link Boxer studying to be a rabbi: link When is a rabbi not a rabbi?: link 1890s style back in fashion: link Protests expected against Intel’s opening its Jerusalem office on Shabbos: link The … Continue reading
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Tagged ancient coins, british traditions, fashion link, jerusalem office, religious jews, who is a jew
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The Shidduch (Matchmaking) Crisis
From Hirhurim: A survey of university presidents’ salaries: link Religious Zionists rabbis want kosher cellphone internet: link The new shidduch crisis: link An article on a few J-blogs: link NY Post reports on proposed solution to the Shidduch Crisis: link … Continue reading
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Tagged cradle robbers, men and the girls, poster posts, soloveitchik, university presidents, yeshivish
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Ivanka Trump Marries Jared Kushner In An Orthodox Ceremony
From Hirhurim: Rav Elyashiv’s rulings hit mainstream media: link Wikipedia striving for balance on divisive issues: link NYC Dept of Health issues poster to wash hands and recite the blessing after using the bathroom: link Ivanka Trump married Jared Kushner … Continue reading
Posted in Hirhurim, Jews
Tagged charity money, christian money, Conservative Judaism, ivanka trump, jewish philosophy, orthodox judaism, philosophy link, rav elyashiv, torah values
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