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I Want, I Want, Want…
Students studying religious texts at CESJDSI had hoped to move on to a different subject today. But as Michael Corleone once said, ‘Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in’.Obviously the...
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Too Much Information
Rabbi Efrem GoldbergEfrem Goldberg, the rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS) has written an article about Shiduchim that shows great wisdom. He discusses the common practice of doing as much...
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Get Rid of this Guy!
Ran BaratzI was reluctant to discuss this. As most people know, I have taken the unpopular (with the liberal left) position of support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. I am not one who...
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Listening to the Lord
Rabbi Lord Jonathan SacksI had the privilege of attending a dinner last Friday evening that hosted the former Chief Rabbi of the British Empire, Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks. It was a sublime experience...
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Do they Really Have a Choice?
The New Square SynagogueIn America people have the right to live any way they choose. When there are entire groups of people that choose to live a certain way, they may set up communities that live...
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The Future of Denominational Judaism
Temple Menorah in Chicago is now a Chabad day school for girlsI’m not often in the same ballpark with Forward columnist Jay Michaelson on issues pertaining to Judaism. We view things a bit differently....
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An Embarrassment to the Jewish People
One of the crooksIs it still a Chilul HaShem when the Jews who perpetrate a crime are not observant? The answer unfortunately is yes.It was reported all over the media yesterday that 3 Jews (2...
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Teaching Deracheha Darche Noam
-----------------------------------------advertisement-----------------------------------by Rabbi Shmuel JablonShapell's Darche NoamIn an Orthodox world so often hurt by division, there is a critical...
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The Chilul HaShem Increases
Top left - One of the accused awaiting extradition in IsraelWell my worst fears seem to have come true. It appears that one of the accused scammers is a religious Jew. That can be seen from the black...
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Idiot Rabbis and the World at War
Colors of the French Flag on the 'old city' walls in Jerusalem (J'lem Post)It is beyond disgusting. But Rabbi Dov Lior is unfortunately not alone in making the kind of obscene statements VIN reported...
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What about the Refugees?
Muslim refugees stuck in Hungary back in MarchWho can forget the scenes just a few months ago of Muslim refugees primarily from war torn Syria who risked life and limb crossing dangerous waters in an...
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The Agudah Convention, an Insider's View
Guest ContributorDr. Jerry Lob addressing the Agudah convention (YWN)Those who read this blog regularly know that I have my issues with the Agudah. But they will also know that I still consider Agudath...
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Open Orthodoxy, Modern Orthodoxy, and Rav Aharon Feldman
OO founder Rabbi Avi Weiss and Rabba Sara HurwitzThere is an interview (excerpted from Hamodia) with Ner Israel Rosh HaYeshiva and Agudah Moetzes member, Rav Aharon Feldman - on Cross-Currents. It is...
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Agudah and the OTD Phenomenon
Guest Submission Image taken from UnpiousI received a communication from a highly respected and well credentialed mental health professional. He is not only well respected professionally, but as a...
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The Differences are Significant
Abdelhamid Abaaoud I guess my article opposing Syrian refugees entry into this country at this point in time - resonated with both supporters and opponents of that view. I was interviewed by...
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Another Voice in Opposition to Open Orthodoxy
Guest Contribution by Rabbi Shaya KarlinskyThree recently ordained Open Orthodox Rabbis (Ha'aretz)Spare me your tears. This might be the response I get for expressing my sentiments about the direction...
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Female Halachic Advisors
Yoetzet Halacha, Dr. Deena ZimmermanFor me the argument in favor of Yoatzot Halacha is compelling. I have been a supporter of this innovation since I heard about it over 10 years ago. I wrote about it...
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Two Kinds of Terrorism and How to Stop Them
Typical scene of Palestinians celebrating attacks against the US or IsraelWhat will the United States do if it is God forbid attacked by ISIS in a Paris style terrorist attack? I think I know the...
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A Prayer for These Troubling Times
An Hour at the Ezra Schwartz’s Shiva Home Guest contribution by Rabbi Yakov Horowitz Ezra Schwartz, H'YD and his siblings(Forward)I am once again pleased to host a guest contribution from Rabbi Yakov...
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Thanksgiving and Jonathan Pollard
Jonathan and Esther Pollard - after his releaseI’m usually in agreement with Rabbi Benjamin Blech. I believe we tend to see things from the same perspective. But I am disappointed in an article he...
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