Tag: modern orthodox judaism
Compendium of Scholarly Articles Launched in Tribute to Rabbi Shlomo Riskin
“While Rabbi Riskin defended halachic practice without compromise, he succeeded in revealing religion’s beauty to countless Jews."
New Program Brings Halakhic Study to Women around the World
Religious women sometimes felt uncomfortable approaching rabbis, opting to either ask the question through a male messenger or not ask the question at all.
Tzohar’s Rabbi Cherlow: Ultimately, Decision on Abortion Is Up to the Parents
"Therefore, in principle, it can be said that if a legislation has been enacted that denies an abortion in any situation, at any stage of gestation, it is not the accepted halachic practice regarding abortion."
In Memory of Naava Livneh – Shepherdess, Librarian, Hilltop Guard and True Zionist
Naava Livneh represented true Zionism, helping Israel simply for the sake of Israel, expecting neither praise nor enumeration.
44 Orthodox Rabbis Attack Tzohar Prenuptial Get: If You Support It You’re Not Orthodox
The state of mind of a husband who signed the Tzohar prenuptial agreement may be affected by the financial consequences to the point where his get may not be given in a purely voluntary manner.
Jewish ‘Pluralists’ Rage as Rabbi Riskin Gives Only One Finger, Not Entire Hand
Rabbi Riskin tried to put a leash on this cat and take it on a walkie when he told Ha'aretz he would accept Reform conversions should the Reform agree to the requirements of "immersion in the mikveh, circumcision, and basic knowledge and practice of Judaism."
Tzohar Condemns Nullification of Rabbi Lookstein’s Conversions as Chief Rabbi Reverses Ruling
Rabbi Lookstein, the spiritual leader of Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and for many years principal of the Ramaz School, also converted Ivanka Marie Trump.
Rivlin Tells Bnei Akiva, ‘We Must Not Let This Happen Again’
Israeli Pres. Rivlin expresses deep concern after vandals torch a Bnei Akiva building and synagogue in northern Israel.
From Segregation to Confrontation – No Nostalgia for Baltimore
The Ravens' Ray Lewis screamed that violence is never the answer." Unfortunately, he is wrong.
Outreach, Inreach and Insularity
Inspiring the unaffiliated can be done through inspirational stories or through our own behavior as role models.
