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Live Torah Talk With Rabbi Rabbs

I’m studying this week’s Torah portion — Balak with Rabbi Rabbs. I wonder if I would’ve participated in the cult of Baal-peor for my fair share of those hot Midianite women. I know you think I’m so holy, but I’m … Continue reading

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Religion Vs Spirituality

All videos here: Joe emails: All of your silly videos with Gafni were worth watching for his brilliant analysis of religion v. spirituality.  Religion is all about code, it is like the Marines.    The Marines fight a certain way, and … Continue reading

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As Rabbi Mordecai Gafni Turns

Marc has been at the front of every development in Modern Orthodoxy for 30 years. He has been an incarnation of the movement’s various twists and turns. He has the ability to merge with his favorite thinkers. Around 1980, Elazar … Continue reading

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I Almost Kill Rabbi Etshalom

Tuesday. 4:10 p.m. I’m driving north down Livonia and swinging left on to Pico Blvd. The light is green. I’m 20 yards behind an SUV that has turned left on Pico and headed west. I’m traveling at about 10 mph. I’ve had … Continue reading

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Elazar Muskin, Steven Weil: A Study In Contrasts

Steven Weil of Beth Jacob is a CEO with semicha (rabbinic ordination). Elazar Muskin is the quintessential shul rabbi. He devotes himself to his community. He sets aside Fridays to call widows and shut-ins, etc to wish them a Gut … Continue reading

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