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Aussie Principal Of Yeshiva Accused Of Molestation Is Hiding Out In Israel

"The case of Malka Leifer needs to be in the news," says a source.  "She’s hiding out in Beit Shemesh and has left hurt people all over the world. This is a cult-like case." From The Awareness Center: In 2000, … Continue reading

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Modern Orthodox Authenticity Guilt

Pico/Robertson is home to three big Modern Orthodox shuls — Young Israel of Century City (YICC), Beth Jacob (BJ) and Bnai David Judea (BDJ). An Orthodox friend calls: "Who is the number one shul in Los Angeles for technical adherence … Continue reading

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YU’s Rosh Yeshiva Jokes About Shooting Israel’s Prime Minister If He Withdraws From Jerusalem

Nat Barnat writes on Jewschool: Last Wednesday, Rabbi Herschel Schachter, a Rosh Yeshiva at YU, was giving a class to young Americans at Yeshivat HaKotel in Jerusalem. At some point, the class was opened up to questions, and in response … Continue reading

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Should Rabbinic Judges In A Business Dispute Have Business Expertise?

Or is it sufficient that they know Jewish law and the Talmud and related commentaries and codes? I’ve heard complaints that the judges on the RCC’s Beit Din have no business expertise and it shows when they try to judge … Continue reading

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They’re Building An Eruv In The Hamptons

Newsday reports: In a first for the East End, creation of an eruv, a symbolic fence used in Orthodox Jewish observance, is being sought by a synagogue in Westhampton Beach. The resolution sought by The Hampton Synagogue is expected to … Continue reading

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