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Category Archives: R. David Wolpe
Did Rabbi Wolpe Go Too Far?
Craig Taubman responds. I got this email: When will liberal Jews realize that “Unity” does not mean embracing the enemies who want to destroy Israel and the Jewish People? Apparently, many who attended the so-called “unity” event for Yom Ha’atzmaut … Continue reading
Posted in Islam, Israel, R. David Wolpe, Sinai Temple
Tagged consul general, honor israel, liberal jews, rabbi david wolpe, sinai temple los angeles, unity theme
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Roger Cohen’s Dialogue With Rabbi Wolpe At Sinai Temple
Tom Tugend writes: The audience politely applauded Cohen at the end of the talk, but when Wolpe opened the dialogue, some sparks – leavened by humor – were ignited. Wolpe to Cohen: “You draw a distinction between the Iranian people … Continue reading
Posted in Iran, R. David Wolpe, Roger Cohen, Sinai Temple
Tagged elders of zion, history of anti semitism, iranian jews, protocols of the elders of zion, self censorship, Sinai Temple
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USA Today Profiles Rabbi David Wolpe
From yesterday’s newspaper: LOS ANGELES — Who loves questions more than Rabbi David Wolpe? That’s a trick question. Wolpe has incontestable faith in questioning — about science, history, evil, tragedy, mystery, and most of all about God. They are "all … Continue reading
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Tagged best selling books, Christopher Hitchens, conservative synagogue, jewish populations, rabbi david wolpe, richard dawkins
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Rabbi David Wolpe’s Cover Story On Why Faith Matters
From the Jewish Journal: If the bestseller charts are any indication, it’s become popular to condemn religion. Books such as Sam Harris’ "Letter to a Christian Nation" and "The End of Faith," Richard Dawson’s "The God Delusion," Christopher Hitchens’ "God … Continue reading
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Tagged bestseller charts, Christopher Hitchens, faith matters, heinrich heine, political scandal, rabbi david wolpe
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David Wolpe Keeps The Faith
From the Forward.com: In his new book, “Why Faith Matters” (HarperOne), David J. Wolpe, the rabbi at Sinai Temple in Los Angeles, trumpets the value of religion in the modern world. Using his personal journey with faith — from avowed … Continue reading
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Tagged Christopher Hitchens, david j wolpe, David Wolpe, rebecca spence, religion arguments, richard dawkins
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Why Do People Become Orthodox?
Conservative rabbi David Wolpe of Temple Sinai writes: The three principal, positive reasons why I believe people choose to be Orthodox: community, coherence and connection. Community. Orthodoxy creates a powerful caretaking community. Little wonder that so many step into an … Continue reading
Posted in Orthodoxy, R. David Wolpe
Tagged conservative rabbi, jewish philosophers, lubavitcher rebbe, orthodox synagogue, rabbi akiva, rabbi david wolpe
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What Is Rabbi Wolpe Doing To The Persians At Sinai Temple?
Pious Pico Joe emails: "You ever consider writing something on what the heck Persians are doing going to Sinai Temple? The conservative rabbi there doesn’t teach Torah from Sinai. I’d imagine the conservative movement "theology" of M-n Made Torah doesn’t even exist … Continue reading
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Tagged apartment building, comparable sales, conservative movement, conservative rabbi, Iran, nbsp, Persians, Sinai Temple, theology, Torah, Truth, what the heck, wolpe
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‘Marry Him: The Case for Settling for Mr. Good Enough’
The Calendar Girls write: "Writer Lori Gottlieb recently sparked a heated debate across the country when she published "Marry Him: The Case for Settling for Mr. Good Enough" in The Atlantic’s March 2008 issue. Here is an excerpt: "My advice … Continue reading
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Ruth Wisse Urges American Jews To Regain Their Moral Confidence
The Harvard professor speaks Thursday night, Jan. 17, 2008 at Temple Sinai. Audio Audio Then she has a dialogue with Rabbi David Wolpe and answers written questions from the audience. The topic? Her new book "Jews and Power." She seems … Continue reading
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Daniel Pipes Talks With Rabbi David Wolpe At Sinai Temple
The event is scheduled for 8 p.m. March 29. Rabbi Wolpe’s pointed introduction. Audio Audio I arrive at 7:15 p.m. Sinai Temple’s foyer is filled and there’s a long line of cars waiting to get into the parking lot. 7:30 … Continue reading
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