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0 Communities Jewish Law

Ken Brodkin: A Shul Becomes Orthodox [Outreach 5/5]

18forty · 4 Mar

Rabbi Ken Brodkin led the transition of Congregation B’nai Israel in Manalapan, New Jersey, to full Orthodox affiliation while maintaining a welcoming environment for Jews of all backgrounds.

0 Leadership Gender/Identity

An installation in Pennsylvania marks a milestone in the journey of Orthodox women rabbinic leaders

Rabba Sara Hurwitz in JTA · 22 Jan

Rabbanit Leah Sarna's installation as the first senior rabbinic leader at an Orthodox synagogue in Pennsylvania marks a significant milestone in the journey of Orthodox female rabbis.

0 Education History

United We Stand for Yeshivos

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 21 Jan

The article highlights the efforts of early 20th-century Jewish immigrants in America to establish and sustain yeshivos, preserving their Torah heritage in the face of secularization.

0 Culture Television/Film

Why is the latest Jesus movie about, uh, mixed martial arts?

Mira Fox in Forward · 14 Nov 2024

The movie "The Carpenter" integrates Jesus with mixed martial arts (MMA), presenting a unique blend of religious and athletic themes.

0 Communities History

‘From my archive to yours’: Meet Bob Cumins, photographer and Zelig of Jewish politics

Forward · 29 Jan 2022

Bob Cumins has had a prolific career capturing pivotal moments in Jewish and American history through his lens.