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    What Is Sexual Abuse?

    Should a university be sued because their officials at that time misread those events as relatively harmless?

    Another Milestone for the Jewish People in America

    I said I am proud of the President for choosing the best man for the job at Treasury even though he is Jewish.

    Telling it Like it is – Publicly

    No matter how altruistic one is - if he is afraid to speak the truth out of fear of being attacked, that is not leadership.

    Don’t Push Too Hard Against Hagel Nomination

    While it is the right of every American to lobby congress for their legitimate needs, I think our case has already been well made.

    A Bad Pick for Secretary of Defense

    I fear that if Israel ever faces existential danger such as that threatened by Iran, Hagel might just say that he is not the Defense Minster of Israel.

    The Future of Judaism

    Modern Orthodox Jews will join the ranks of Moderate Charedim as a socially cohesive group.

    Does the Very Air in Israel Make One Wise?

    I don’t know what is in the air in Israel that makes some people think that they are doing the right thing by God in sticking knives into the heads of their opponents.

    In Appreciation to My Readers…

    I wish to thank all of my readers for your support in helping to make this blog the success that it is.

    Outreach, Inreach and Insularity

    Inspiring the unaffiliated can be done through inspirational stories or through our own behavior as role models.

    Are the Ultra Orthodox Incapable of Seeing God Fearing in National Religious Jews?

    A Chareidi rabbi lamented the attempt to denigrate a kiddush hashem preformed by a dati-leumi (national-religious) student.

    Tznius Squads: Can This Really be Judaism?

    The extreme emphasis on tznius (modesty) has even led to husbands and wives being buried in separate locations.

    Whose Judaism is it Anyway?

    The tragedy that we face today is that everyone thinks they are the sole possessors of the answer.

    Every Jew – a .22?

    I believe that the massacre in Newton would never have happened if guns were made illegal.

    Religious Pluralism Within Orthodoxy

    My harsh criticism is reserved for extremist behavior that is a result of those Hashkafos – even if it is from my own.

    Mr. President, What Are You Thinking?

    How many times do we have to hear statements like 'the Jews have too much Power' before we realize that the people saying it are anti- Semites?!

    A Haredi Role Model

    A Haredi organization helps Haredim be brought up to speed to meet the challenges of the modern work place.

    An Existential Analysis

    If we are going to survive as a Jewish people, we must revise the system.

    An Ignorant Student

    It isn’t only important how hard a student studies, but what he studies.

    What Is the Biggest Problem Facing Judaism?

    My own view of things is that there is a tremendous amount of disillusionment in the Orthodox world.

    Technology, the Move to the Right and The Jewish Press

    I hope that the Jewish Press stays the paper of record for Orthodox Jewry. If it were to fold - the loss would be a devastating blow to moderation.

    Can Women say Kaddish?

    I do not see this as a feminist issue at all. This is a human issue.

    Netanyahu’s Mistake

    In every move the Prime Minster has taken since the Presidential election, he has had complete U.S. support. Now Israel has taken a step backward.

    Touching the Opposite Sex

    'Shomer negiah,' the halachic bar on physical contact with the opposite sex, is wrongly treated by many as a Chumra that many do not observe.

    The Trial of a Rasha

    The facts of the case are so revealing that one would have to be blind, deaf, and dumb to think this man is innocent.

    Equality in Service to One’s Country

    According to Rav Meir Porush, it is better for Yeshiva students to sit in jail than to serve their country.

    The Problem with Haredi Magazines

    Really? They had to ask the Rosh Yeshiva if they could help people?

    Yeshivish, the Language

    I wonder how many people are able to understand the language spoken by some of the Magidei Shiur.

    Happy Thanksgiving – 2012

    I see nothing wrong with our participating with all American citizens in observing Thanksgiving.

    For Gaza: Peace or Devastation

    Israel should continue to try and avoid civilian casualties as much as possible - but basically bomb Gaza into the stone age.

    Why Bill Cosby is a Great Man

    The clip shows he truly understands antisemitism.

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