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Rabbi Avi Weiss’s Bridge Too Far On Female Orthodox Rabbis
Rabbi Avi Weiss miscalculated. He thought he could get support on this issue without talking to anyone. His approach was the opposite of Chana Henkin‘s. She created a limited semicha (rabbinic ordination) for women to rule on Jewish law. She … Continue reading
Posted in Chana Henkin, Haredi, Orthodoxy, R. Avi Weiss, R. Yosef Kanefsky, YCT
Tagged chief rabbi, family purity, marc angel, orthodox rabbis, purity laws, rabba, rabbi avi weiss, rabbi weiss, s bridge, semicha
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If Orthodoxy Has Moved Right, Why Are Jewish Women Wearing Pants In Teaneck?
Rabbi Gil Student says that the ordination of a woman by Rabbi Avi Weiss has shaken Modern Orthodoxy like no issue he’s ever seen. He writes: “Good to know that “one source in Rabbi Weiss
Posted in Blogging, Hirhurim, Modern Orthodox, Orthodoxy
Tagged gil student, injecting cocaine, rabbi avi weiss, rabbi weiss, rabbinical council of america, short sleeve shirts, swing to the right
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Jewish News
From Hirhurim: Brooklyn yeshiva students warn neighbors about house fire: link Report: Bloomberg to endorse David Greenfield for city council: link Dovid Katz’s thirst for Jewish History: link New documentary explores history of Jews and basketball: link R. Jonathan Sacks: … Continue reading
Posted in Hirhurim
Tagged conversion crisis, jonathan sacks, rabbi weiss, staus quo, substantive objections, yeshiva students
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Does Facebook Lead To Defamation?
Orthodox rabbi Gil Student blogs: In this week’s The Jewish Press, R. Mordechai Weiss writes [on page 25]: Then came Facebook and Twitter, which took the Internet to a new level of impropriety. Things are written on Facebook that end … Continue reading
Posted in Gossip, Internet, Orthodoxy, The Jewish Press
Tagged abe froman, Facebook, facebook home, gil student, impropriety, jewish press, lashon hara, orthodox rabbi, rabbi moshe, rabbi weiss, twitter
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Should The Orthodox Ordain Women?
Orthodox rabbi Gil Student writes: On Sunday March 21st, 2009, Rabbi Avi Weiss conferred Yoreh Yoreh ordination on his congregational intern, Ms. Sara Hurwitz. The official certificate does not use the term rabbi but instead Rabbi Weiss invented a new … Continue reading
Posted in Feminism, Orthodoxy, Rabbis
Tagged gil student, orthodox rabbi, rabbi avi weiss, rabbi weiss, rabbinic intern, traditional synagogue
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Do Not Call Yourself A Journalist, Bitch!
Jim Jones emails: "Your attacks on Rabbi Weiss would be laughable if they didn’t have the potential to do so much harm to the man. Your IM conversation with "Joe" illustrates your flawed reasoning and complete lack of journalistic skills … Continue reading
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Tagged jim jones, journalistic skills, libel suit, rabbi weiss, shuls
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The Ways and Means Of Rabbi Abner Weiss
He’s a smart guy. He has two PhDs. He’s a good speaker. He’s affectionate. He can talk to the world. He was runner-up to be the Chief Rabbi of the British Commonwealth. Abner Weiss is not only a pulpit rabbi, … Continue reading
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Tagged british commonwealth, chief rabbi, converts to judaism, rabbi abner weiss, rabbi weiss, therapeutic practice
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The Rabbi Is Back
The rabbi is back. He wants to see you in his office. The rabbi is back. He’ll see you now. The rabbi is back. "Do you mind dropping your trousers?" The rabbi is back. "I’ve never done a hatafat dam … Continue reading
Posted in Personal
Tagged bad faith, Conversion, ford, good luck, luke ford, money, Passover, Pornography, rabbi weiss, spiritual transformation, tefillin, trousers
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Roland Arnall Memorial Service At Sinai Temple 1 PM
Roland Arnall was the godfather of subprime lending and Shalhevet’s major benefactor. He left behind a wife and a blind son in Pico/Robertson who claims to be a rabbi. Steve Katz emails: I hope you are attending the memorial for … Continue reading
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