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Beth Am Chooses Elliot Dorff’s Son-In-Law As New Rabbi

Rabbi Dr. Elliot Dorff is the rector at American Jewish University and a key member of Temple Beth Am (he’s a regular at the Library Minyan downstairs). Scores of Conservative rabbis were inspired to take up their calling by Elliot … Continue reading

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Does Judaism Sanction Journalism?

Orthodox rabbi Gil Student writes: R. Eliezer Melamed is active with Arutz Sheva and is the rabbi of the weekly newspaper Be-Sheva (link). In one of his columns (13 Tammuz, 5765/ July 20, 2005), he responded to a question about … Continue reading

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The Lashon Hara Picture Show

From "A Taste of Limmud" Sunday night in Valley Vilage: Danielle Berrin rose to give her talk. (Listen) Danielle spoke about her cover profile of director Brett Ratner. She said that she did not publish the worst things he did … Continue reading

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I Love Therapy

I walk in filled with shame and despair. I see my life squeezed of hope. There are so few options. I’m doomed to repeat my sins. Then I speak and stammer and close my eyes and shift in my seat … Continue reading

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Blogs, Rabbis & The Power Of Information

"Rabbis are the rock stars of Jewish life," says Jewish Journal Editor Rob Eshman. At the top of the Jewish social circle, the best rabbis get access to the best information. People feel it a privilege to share hot scoops … Continue reading

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