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Sex and the Sages
I have a girl who took this course. It’s really paid off for us. She often pauses and says, “Rabbi Lookstein teaches…” Or, “I wonder what Rabbi Lookstein would say about this?” Or, “I remember in Rabbi Lookstein’s class, I … Continue reading
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Tagged 10th grader, haskel, homework assignment, jewish sexual ethics, ninth decade, orthodox institution
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How’s The Kollel Working Out At Beth Jacob?
On the surface, it looks like a mismatch. A source told me in September of 2007: This Kollel will be housed at Beth Jacob — one of the shuls whose black-hatted offspring, as you report, now attend AT. How does … Continue reading
Posted in Beth Jacob, Haredi
Tagged Beth Jacob, Kollel, orthodox institution, rabbi gradon, yeshiva world, YICC
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What Makes The Rabbinical Council Of California The Most Powerful Orthodox Institution In Town?
It’s the killer combination of Rabbi Gershon Bess — the savviest politician among the traditional Orthodox rabbinate in Los Angeles — and Rabbi Avrohom Union, a nasty street fighter who administers the RCC. In my mind, being skilled at politics … Continue reading
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Tagged killer combination, loving kindness, nasty street, orthodox institution, orthodox rabbinate, rabbinical council of california, torah study
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Shaking Hands With Women
Many Orthodox Jewish men will not touch women (outside of their spouse and immediate family). I shake hands with women but I don’t enjoy it. Reuven posts: Around 2003 there was that "Ethicist" (Randy Cohen) article about that woman who … Continue reading
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Tagged bachur, dead fish, ethicist, hand shake, orthodox institution, randy cohen
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Is Marc Gafni A Rabbi?
His favorite self-description these days is "spiritual artist." He writes on MarcGafni.com: I received Ordination many years ago from a well-regarded Orthodox institution in New York. Contrary to some rumors, that Ordination was never revoked. I retain a letter on … Continue reading
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Tagged chief rabbinate, marc gafni, orthodox institution, private exchange, rabbinic ordination, spiritual artist
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