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Tag Archives: chofetz chaim
What are the ten stupidest things that Orthodox Jews, particularly rabbis, believe?
I want to make a list (while staying within the daled amot aka orthodox Judaism): * That the Chofetz Chaim embodies Judaism’s teachings about proper speech (he used mussar, frequently extreme, and aggadata and turned it into halacha). If you … Continue reading
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Tagged chofetz chaim, conversion classes, orthodox jews, orthodox judaism, proper speech, responsa literature
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The Alexander Technique Teacher’s Code Of Conduct
When I converted to Orthodox Judaism, I affirmed that I would live up to its numerous demands. When I entered Alexander Technique teacher training, I was expected to live up to AMSAT’s code of conduct. The following part of the … Continue reading
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Tagged alexander teacher, alexander teachers, alexander technique teacher, chofetz chaim, orthodox judaism, unfounded rumor
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R. Elchonon Wasserman
Jeff emails: “He was the most strident in keeping people from leaving. He was close to the Chofetz Chaim. I was never a big Litvak fan, despite all the postings on the internet with the revisionist ArtScroll history, I actually … Continue reading
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Tagged chofetz chaim, lithuanian collaborators, torah scholar, world war ii, yeshiva students, youth in the usa
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When The Chofetz Chaim Wore Rabbenu Tam Tefillin
In a lecture Dec. 21, 2009 for Torah in Motion, Professor Marc B. Shapiro says: One of you asked me to talk about the Chofetz Chaim and the forged Talmud Yerushalmi. You can find the information in here, The Writings … Continue reading
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Tagged chofetz chaim, Hasidim, Marc B. Shapiro, professor marc, torah in motion
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A New Beginning
In the weeks ahead, expect me to blow up this blog. Transfer most of its content to PicoRob.com. Do most of my blogging on PicoRob.com. I will have two Orthodox Jews as my editors on PicoRob.com. My blog will literally … Continue reading
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Tagged arfa, chofetz chaim, heart desires, hubris, orthodox jews
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