Monthly Archives: June 2008

The ‘Tolerant’ Rabbi Druckman Vs. The ‘Hard-Hearted’ Haredim

Jonathan Rosenbloom, who is charedi, writes: Rabbi Avraham Sherman, author of the Rabbinical High Court decision, served for many years as an IDF rabbi, and once spent a sabbatical at Yeshiva University, the flagship institution of modern Orthodoxy. Another one … Continue reading

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Replying Promptly To Phone Calls, Emails, Letters

By: Rabbi Ari Enkin I don’t know about you, but I am disturbed by those who do not respond to letters, email, or return phone calls within a reasonable time frame. In fact, in the event of a first time … Continue reading

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I’m Live On My Cam And I’m Going To Make Some Proclamations That Will Rock Your World!

Click here to join the fun. nicolletista:  holly certainly comes across as an engaging person guest13:  i don’t think this is really luke ford guest13:  i think it is a recording YourMoralLeader:  holly is great YourMoralLeader:  she’s like a guy, … Continue reading

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Conversion Controversy Discussion

Rabbi Gil Student writes: "The Torah in Motion discussion between R. Barry Freundel, R. Yitzchok Adlerstein and R. Seth Farber about the recent conversion controversy is now available for purchase (link – "The Conversion Crisis – Panel"). I am almost … Continue reading

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What Kind Of Moral Qualifications Do You Need To Lead Prayers At An Orthodox Shul?

Is it ok to have someone lead davening who desecrates the Sabbath? What about someone out of the closet and leading a gay life? Does the davener just need to have long pants (in America) and know the prayers? What … Continue reading

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