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Orthodox Bible Study

Rabbi Gil Student writes: Rabbi Hayyim Angel, an extremely popular Bible professor and the rabbi of a large and storied synagogue in Manhattan. He recently published his second book — Revealed Texts, Hidden Meanings: Finding the Religious Significance in Tanakh … Continue reading

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‘Shame On You’

Jane Doe emails: I was trying to google shalhevet school for my son and came up with all this "stuff" on your blog? website? about information about lawsuits etc I worked at shalhevet during the time of those situations you … Continue reading

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Robert J. Avrech Can’t Wait For Obama-Care

Pico-Robertson Orthodox Jew and Hollywood screenwriter Mr. Avrech had to wait 27 minutes for help at the Post Office. He writes for Big Hollywood: A few paces behind me a flamboyant gay guy is on his cell phone yammering away … Continue reading

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Orthodox Rabbis Lead Fight To Muzzle Alleged Victims Of Abuse

ABC News reports: Engelman’s is among a handful of publicized cases of alleged abuse within the insular Orthodox Jewish community. But alleged victims and their advocates say it is far from an isolated instance. The Brooklyn district attorney’s office, which … Continue reading

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Ban Dropped On Women Delivering Eulogies

From The Jerusalem Post: A rabbi in northern Israel who came under attack for what some called blatant male chauvinism agreed this week to stop reproaching women for eulogizing their deceased loved ones. Haim Adani, Rabbi of Elyachin, a town … Continue reading

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