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The Sisterhood 50
The Charedim received almost no attention the past few years in Newsweek’s annual listing of America’s top 50 rabbis. Sure, some chareidim complain about this, but few care very much. I get a sense that these feminists care very much … Continue reading
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Tagged feminists, jewish law, jewish world, newsweek, orthodox jewish life, orthodox life, own two feet, passionate marriage, sisterhood, top 50 rabbis, torah scholars
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Voice On Tape Clearly R. Leib Tropper
A poster named “Former Friend” writes: I have known, met with, spoken dozens and dozens of times to Leib Tropper over the past 30 years. His voice is very identifiable. His personality is very identifiable. It pained me to listen … Continue reading
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Converting Children To Judaism
David writes on Hirhurim: "Based on Rabbi Broyde’s summary of Rabbis Kook and Elyashiv’s position, "that a bet din ought not to convert a child to Judaism unless it is nearly certain that the child will grow up to be … Continue reading
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Tagged cherem, chief rabbinate, classic sense, due respect, elyashiv, emotional impact, halacha, intellectual diversity, jewish world, kook, Rabbis
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Congresswoman Maxine Waters At Save Darfur Rally At Chinese Embassy In LA Aug. 7, 2008
Jewish World Watch:
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Protest Speeches Over Genocide In Sudan
Janice from Jewish World Watch presides:
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Darfur Rally Speeches
Janice from Jewish World Watch:
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Speeches At Today’s Protest Outside The Chinese Embassy
Janice Kamenir-Reznik leads the event for Jewish World Watch:
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Jewish World Watch Rally At Chinese Embassy Today
Janice Kamenir-Reznik of Jewish World Watch:
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Save Darfur Rally At Chinese Embassy In LA Aug. 7, 2008
Jewish World Watch:
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