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Tag: Open Orthodoxy

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What Does It Mean to Be Modern Orthodox?

Emes Ve-Emunah · 13 Nov

Modern Orthodoxy, as defined in this article, emphasizes adherence to Halacha while engaging with the secular world.

0 Politics Ethics

Emes Ve-Emunah · 7 Sep

In a recent Talkline episode hosted by Zev Brenner, the conversation revolved around Rabbi Yosef Blau's controversial letter that questions Israel's moral clarity in its ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza.

0 Communities Jewish Law

In a first, Orthodox rabbinical school ordains an out gay rabbi

Louis Keene in Forward · 4 Aug

Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, a leading liberal Orthodox rabbinical school, has ordained Rabbi Tadhg Cleary, marking the first time an out gay man has been ordained by an Orthodox Jewish institution in the U.S. This historic event highlights the evolving landscape of Modern Orthodoxy regarding LGBTQ+ inclusion.

0 Politics Jewish Law

3/22/25 – Shiur 506 – The Battle over the Character of Israel – supporting progressive values or supporting Torah. How to handle Reform Judaism’s attacks against Torah observance

Halacha Headlines · 17 Mar

The episode delves into the dynamics within the World Zionist Organization, examining the roles and differences between the Mizrachi and Eretz HaKodesh parties and their interactions with Reform and Conservative Judaism.

0 Communities Gender/Identity

Liberal Orthodox Yeshiva Says It Won’t Ordain Gay Student, Months Before Graduation

Forward · 2 Apr 2019

Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, a leading liberal Orthodox rabbinical school, decided not to ordain Daniel Atwood, a gay student, just months before his graduation.

0 History Jewish Law

In the Wake of Charlottesville, Orthodox Judaism’s Silence is Deafening

MaNishtana in Tablet · 15 Aug 2017

The article discusses the historical and contemporary silence of Orthodox Judaism in addressing social justice issues, particularly in the context of the Charlottesville events.

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Defining ‘Open Orthodoxy’

Avi Weiss in Tablet · 30 Jun 2015

The evolution of Open Orthodoxy is examined through its distinction from traditional Modern Orthodoxy and the shifting needs and values within the Jewish community.

0 Education Gender/Identity

The New ‘Morethodox’ Rabbi

Allison Hoffman in Tablet · 29 Apr 2013

Avi Weiss, a prominent Orthodox rabbi known for his revolutionary activism, broke away from Yeshiva University in 1999 to establish Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, promoting Open Orthodoxy with a focus on women's involvement and denominational inclusivity.