Daily Archives: July 10, 2008

Is Rabbi Mordecai Gafni A Zelig For Our Times?

I’ve been interviewing R. Gafni about his life. Today I asked him: Luke: "Are you a Zelig for our time?" Marc: "No. Zelig means someone who doesn’t have depth or a personal center. He’s someone who shifts to please a … Continue reading

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Journalistic Coverage Of Mordecai Tendler

Here’s my essay on Rabbi Mordecai Tendler and his accusers. Batya Swift Yasgur writes The Jewish Week: I was disturbed to read your article, “Court Dismisses Sex Suit Against Monsey Rabbi” (July 4), which was buried on page 14 with … Continue reading

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