Category Archives: Marc B. Shapiro

Do Jews Need To Listen To Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah?

According to Wikipedia: “Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah[1] (Heb.: מועצת גדולי התורה (“Council of [great] Torah Sages”)) refers to the supreme rabbinical policy-making council of any of several related Haredi Jewish organizations.” In his second lecture for Torah in Motion on Rabbi … Continue reading

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Torah Geniuses Uncrushed By Convention

In his second lecture for Torah in Motion on Rabbi Moses Kunitz, professor Marc B. Shapiro says about the Ohr Somayach: “All of his education came from his father. He comes into that category of people with the Chazon Ish … Continue reading

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The Fall of Reb Moshe

In his second lecture for Torah in Motion on Rabbi Moses Kunitz, professor Marc B. Shapiro says: “Even among great Torah scholars, it is usually the case that their reputation declines naturally. Rav Isser Zalman Meltzer, Rav Herzog, Reb Moshe … Continue reading

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Marc B Shapiro: ‘I Haven’t Seen Any Good Jews Named Luke’

In his second lecture for Torah in Motion on Rabbi Moses Kunitz, professor Marc B. Shapiro talks about rabbis with non-Jewish names. There was a tosafist (medieval Talmudic commentator) named Rabbi Peter. “I spell my name with a ‘c’. Marc. … Continue reading

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Just One New Idea

In his first lecture for Torah in Motion on Rabbi Moses Kunitz, professor Marc B. Shapiro says: “Jacob Neusner used to say that if you find one thing of value in a book, then it is worthwhile. He said this … Continue reading

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