Category Archives: R. David Wolpe

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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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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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

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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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‘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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