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Tag Archives: torah education
How Important Was R. Avigdor Miller?
Rabbi Avigdor Miller is the favorite contemporary rabbi of several friends of mine. I ask historian Marc B. Shapiro: “How important a rabbi was Avigdor Miller? Would you ever do a class on him?” Marc replies: “He was not important … Continue reading
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Founder Of Aish HaTorah Dies
Aish HaTorah is the most significant outreach organization for Orthodox Judaism (along with Chabad). They are a machine. They bring people in, they love them, and they help them rebuild their lives in the light of the Torah. And this … Continue reading
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Tagged Aish HaTorah, jewish travelers, orthodox judaism, rabbi noah weinberg, torah education, traditional judaism
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Yeshiva University Winter Appeal for Students
A friend says: "Is a "trajectory of exceptional growth" the Modern Orthodox term for losing $110m?" Here’s the letter: Dear Yeshiva University Community: This has certainly been both an extraordinary and unusual year. In spite of the economic turmoil, our … Continue reading
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Tagged economic turmoil, integrated vision, orthodox term, torah education, winter appeal, Yeshiva University
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Good News For Jewish Day Schools
Marvin Schick writes: In the best of economic times, most Jewish schools struggle to meet their obligations and they are not able to provide or forced to cut back on services and educational options that would enhance the learning experience. … Continue reading
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Tagged american jewry, economic downturn, glorious chapter, holocaust memorials, jewish philanthropy, torah education
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