Daily Archives: July 24, 2013

How Long Will Richard Joel Last At YU?

Richard Joel is the fourth president of Yeshiva University. The New York Daily News reported July 12, 2013: Five more former Yeshiva University High students have stepped forward to say they were molested by staffers at the prestigious Jewish institution … Continue reading

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Haredim Defeat Modern Orthodox In Israel’s Chief Rabbi Elections

Professor Marc Shapiro responded to my inquiry: “The election of Rabbi David Lau is a bad joke. He is only 46 or 47 years old, and is not regarded as a great talmid chacham. So the Ashkenazi chief rabbi is … Continue reading

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