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Modern Orthodox Shul Chooses Chabad Rabbi

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Luke Ford

The Jewish Journal reports: On Dec. 19, at a closed-door meeting in Congregation Shaarei Tefila’s social hall, about 60 of the Modern Orthodox synagogue’s current members voted to hire Rabbi Moshe Kesselman to lead the shul. Kesselman has been serving … Continue reading →

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Racism In The Orthodox Community

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Luke Ford

Bill McCaulley writes: Dear Mr. Ford: I would wish to respond to a posting concerning racism among Orthodox Jews. I came upon the post recently I realize my reply is not timely, but I am greatly intrigued by the subject. … Continue reading →

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Five Reasons For Chabad’s Success

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Luke Ford

Dennis Prager writes for the Jewish Journal: 4. They act happy. In the realm of religion, theological brilliance rarely comes close to a happy personality in its ability to attract (healthy) people to a given faith. The best arguments for … Continue reading →

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Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Luke Ford

This post on Failed Messiah is getting a lot of play in the blogosphere. FM reports: “A Chabad rabbi is upset because a recruit asked to have his name removed from Chabad’s mailing list and won’t return the rabbi’s emails … Continue reading →

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Liability At Issue In Chabad Lawsuit In Nevada

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Luke Ford

Report: At the center of the Nevada case is Theressa Ramani, who filed a lawsuit in District Court in Clark County in 2003 against Chabad of Southern Nevada, Chabad of Summerlin, two rabbis and other individuals she said were affiliated … Continue reading →

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