simmons | June 23, 2017
On Thursday night in Jerusalem, a demonstration of support for ultra-Orthodox soldiers is taking place. Over the past few months, there has been a gradual rise of incitement against these soldiers which in many instances has led to physical confrontation between extremists in the community and religious soldiers who happen to be in their neighborhood. Though unable to join in this demonstration, it is a topic close to my heart, being that I consider myself religious and also served for two years in the IDF.
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simmons | June 22, 2017
In this weeks Torah portion, Korach, we read of simultaneous multiple rebellions against the regime of Moses, his brother Aaron the Kohen Gadol, and their silent partner, God. Strangely enough, although we know the rebellions failed to topple the leadership and we have more quotes from Korach and his cohorts than we often find from major figures in the Bible, we dont actually know what the content of their arguments was. Scandal yes
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richards | June 21, 2017
I have always had a crush on rabbis. The first time, it was my own father.
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simmons | June 20, 2017
Multi-faith engagement in a pluralistic culture requires asking questions that invite open conversation rather than handcuff religious self-expression.
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simmons | June 19, 2017
The Pursuit of Rabbi Dweck Jewish Chronicle When the Torah says an eye for an eye, the Talmud explains this is not taken literally but means monetary compensation must be paid for an injury. When the Torah specifies the death penalty of stoning, the Talmud explains it meant the offender was ..
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admin | June 16, 2017
The circus will not be coming to town, at least not the worlds most famous circus.
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richards | June 16, 2017
Editors Note: On June 9, the Forwards editor-in-chief Jane Eisner wrote a piece entitled, Why This Renegade Rabbi Says He Can Marry Jews - And The Jew-ish, which discussed the controversy of intermarriage within the Conservative Jewish community. In the coming days and weeks, we will be publishing several responses to her story.
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simmons | June 14, 2017
Browse > Home / Featured Articles / If a Jew has not been circumcised, can he have a Barmitzvah?ask the rabbi June 13, 2017 by Rabbi Raymond Apple Read on for article Rabbi Raymond Apple answers questions on The Lords Prayer, an Uncircumcised Barmitzvah, The Talmud Rabbi Raymond Apple THE LORDS PRAYER Q. I was at a non-denominational service at which the Lords Prayer was recited.
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admin | June 13, 2017
Email a copy of "New York Times Trashes the Talmud and the Truth" to a friend The headquarters of The New York Times.
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richards | June 4, 2017
There is a mitzvah in the Torahindeed, in the very text of the Shema itselfto recite the Shema twice daily: And you shall speak of them . . .
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