Category Archives: Marc B. Shapiro

Should We Look To Rabbis For Temporal And Political Guidance?

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Luke Ford

Jonathan Baker writes: This is a set of summaries of a series of six lectures on the teachings of Harav Yosef Dov Halevi Soloveitchik zt”l by Rabbi Aaron Rothkoff-Rakeffet at Lincoln Square Synagogue from 7 June to 12 July 1993. … Continue reading →

Posted in Marc B. Shapiro, R. J. B. Soloveitchik, Rabbis | Comments Off on Should We Look To Rabbis For Temporal And Political Guidance?

Is Christianity Idolatry?

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Luke Ford

Greg Leake emails: Hi Luke, I am always impressed by the intelligence and cogency of Marc Shapiro. I do have a few clarifications. My time spent in philosophy was largely wasted on trying to figure out how to use up … Continue reading →

Posted in Marc B. Shapiro | Comments Off on Is Christianity Idolatry?

Rabbi Chaim Ozer Grodzinski – The Jewish Pope

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Luke Ford

In his first lecture on R. Chaim Ozer Grodzinksi for Torah in Motion, history professor Marc B. Shapiro says: “He’s the only example of a Jewish pope. Not just a spiritual leader but a temporal leader. He was a leader … Continue reading →

Posted in Marc B. Shapiro | Comments Off on Rabbi Chaim Ozer Grodzinski – The Jewish Pope

The Day Marc Shapiro Canceled His NYT Subscription

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Luke Ford

In his first lecture on R. Chaim Ozer Grodzinksi for Torah in Motion, history professor Marc B. Shapiro says in 2010: “I canceled my New York Times subscription three years ago when on the day after the Israeli Day Parade … Continue reading →

Posted in Marc B. Shapiro | Comments Off on The Day Marc Shapiro Canceled His NYT Subscription

Why Should I Pray?

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Luke Ford

In his first lecture on R. Chaim Ozer Grodzinksi for Torah in Motion, history professor Marc B. Shapiro says: “What do you see in Elie Wiesel’s book Night? Wiesel never rejects the existence of God. He describes his journey from … Continue reading →

Posted in Elie Wiesel, Marc B. Shapiro | Comments Off on Why Should I Pray?