Category Archives: Haredi

How The Orthodox Deal With The Non-Orthodox

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Luke Ford

Orthodox rabbi Marc B. Shapiro blogs: In general, there have been some real changes in how Orthodoxy deals with the non-Orthodox, and Adam Ferziger has recently published a valuable article on the topic. In reading the article, I was surprised … Continue reading →

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Modern Orthodox Vs. Chareidim

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Luke Ford

Chareidi trial attorney Baruch Cohen writes: “The MO community has its shares of criminal convictions for criminal behavior and scandals and it is not immune from Gezel or other wrongdoings. When the an NCSY official was convicted of sex crimes, … Continue reading →

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When In Doubt, Call Your Opponents Racists

Posted on June 19, 2010 by Luke Ford

Whenever I hear the charge of “racism” these days, I’m immediately suspicious because I’m so used to the accusation being tossed around without evidence. I’m also tired of Jews using their putative Orthodox status to lobby for non-Orthodox positions. I’m … Continue reading →

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Only The Non-Orthodox Hold Jewish Identity Conferences

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Luke Ford

Can you imagine Orthodox Jews holding Jewish identity conferences? It’s inconceivable. One of the great things about belonging to an authentic tradition, any authentic tradition, is that you know who you are. That the non-Orthodox keep talking about Jewish identity … Continue reading →

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Rabbi Avi Weiss’s Bridge Too Far On Female Orthodox Rabbis

Posted on April 18, 2010 by Luke Ford

Rabbi Avi Weiss miscalculated. He thought he could get support on this issue without talking to anyone. His approach was the opposite of Chana Henkin‘s. She created a limited semicha (rabbinic ordination) for women to rule on Jewish law. She … Continue reading →

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