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Orthodox Views On The Zohar

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Luke Ford

Here’s more about the Zohar. Marc B. Shapiro writes: In the next issue of Milin Havivin, I deal with Orthodox views of the Zohar. In the meantime, I was surprised to find that R. Berel Wein describes the Zohar in … Continue reading →

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Danielle Berrin: ‘Why can’t Jews handle ‘Miral’?’

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Luke Ford

Danielle Berrin writes for the Jewish Journal: Maybe it’s the simple fact that a high-profile film written by a Palestinian is cause enough for Jewish opprobrium. Maybe it’s because the director of the film, Julian Schnabel, is Jewish, and his … Continue reading →

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Why Did Harvard Sell Off Its Israel Shares?

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Luke Ford

Fred emails: “Doubtless, Harvard was caving into pressure. If my alma mater did this, it would be the last time they ever saw a cent from me.” Chaim Amalek emails: There is another, more foreboding explanation floating about: Harvard’s fund … Continue reading →

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