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Daily Archives: March 29, 2008
The Rav Never Went To Yeshiva
I caught three lectures by Professor Marc B. Shapiro this weekend. Among his astonishing statements was that the Rav (Joseph Baer Soloveitchik) never went to yeshiva. He learned from his father and grandfather, I assume, and learned with others (and … Continue reading
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Why Are There No Female Saints In Judaism?
Professor Marc B. Shapiro writes: Since I mentioned some stories from Halakhic Man that show that the Rav did not have a Modern Orthodox ethos, I will also say something about the following story, which some have wondered about. Once … Continue reading
Posted in Judaism
Tagged adherent, Christianity, elitism, female saints, hasidism, Marc B. Shapiro, notion, nots, prayers, professor marc, psalm book, rav, renown, rsquo, seforim, Synagogue, talmud, torah study, traditional judaism, younger generation
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The True Significance Of Sharing A Hand-Out
The scene is an Orthodox synagogue. The situation is that there are not enough hand-outs for all present. The rabbi stands up and says: "You’re going to have to share. You know my ruling on this: if you’re sleeping with … Continue reading
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Tagged hashem, huddle, orthodox synagogue, rabbi, shame, true significance
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I Need A Woman Who’ll Make Me Feel Like Dr Marc B. Shapiro For A Night
I was so knocked out by the scholar’s enthusiasm and erudition that I want to add his personality to my Sybil-like pantheon of performance possibilities. I want to be able to snap my fingers and say at any time day … Continue reading →