Tag Archives: Marc B. Shapiro

Rabbis & Communism

Posted on March 31, 2008 by Luke Ford

Marc B. Shapiro’s latest post is up on the Seforim blog: …Yet in the entire history of the Jewish people I don’t know of any source that says that it is good to be poor… …The notion that it is … Continue reading →

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Marc Shapiro Interview

Posted on March 31, 2008 by Luke Ford

After havdala Saturday night, I seize on the sentimental moment to ask Marc B. Shapiro for an interview before he leaves town. He says he’s leaving tonight. "May I drive you to the airport?" I ask. He agrees. There’s a … Continue reading →

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Who Was The Rogachover?

Posted on March 30, 2008 by Luke Ford

I heard from professor Marc B. Shapiro this week that the Rogachover was the preeminent genius of the 20th Century. Who was this Hasidic sage? I found this story on Google from Ruby Stein: A story about the Rogachover that … Continue reading →

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I Need A Woman Who’ll Make Me Feel Like Dr Marc B. Shapiro For A Night

Posted on March 29, 2008 by Luke Ford

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 →

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Why Are There No Female Saints In Judaism?

Posted on March 29, 2008 by Luke Ford

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 →

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Professor Marc B. Shapiro Speaks In Los Angeles This Weekend

Posted on March 28, 2008 by Luke Ford

Professor Shapiro received his Ph.D. from Harvard University and holds the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Chair in Judaic Studies at the University of Scranton. An author of several books and dozens of scholarly articles, Professor Shapiro is considered one of … Continue reading →

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