Tag: Orthodox Rabbi

The author reflects on their Jewish identity crisis, which started in their youth when questioning the meaning of Judaism, leading them to atheism due to perceived discrepancies in religious beliefs.
Reuven Kahane, a New York real estate developer and Orthodox rabbi, was arrested and charged with assault in the 2nd degree for allegedly attacking pro-Palestinian protesters at a demonstration outside Columbia University.
Real estate developer and Orthodox rabbi Reuven Kahane, among three individuals, was arrested for allegedly assaulting pro-Palestinian protesters in Manhattan.
Rabbi Steven (Shmuel) Krawatsky, accused of sexual abuse by families of three boys he worked with at Camp Shoresh in Maryland in 2014 and 2015, will face a civil trial where a jury will decide the validity of the claims and whether the families are liable for defamation.
A documentary filmmaker, Tams Wormser, explores the story of a Jewish community in rural Uganda striving for recognition by Israel in the film "Shalom Putti," screening at the Toronto Jewish Film Festival.
"Shalom Taiwan" is an Argentine film directed by Walter Tejblum about a hapless Orthodox rabbi in Buenos Aires who embarks on a journey to Taiwan to find wealthy donors to save his debt-ridden synagogue.
This article discusses the story of Eliyah Hawila, also known as Ali Hassan Hawila, who was recently exposed for lying about his Jewish heritage.
Dr. Sam Lebens, an Orthodox rabbi and philosopher, discusses his unique blend of Jewish and Western philosophies in his work, particularly influenced by Bertrand Russell's ideas.
Jonathan Rosenblatt, an Orthodox rabbi who faced controversy for showering and taking saunas with male congregants as young as 12 in the 1980s and 90s, has decided to step down from his position at the Riverdale Jewish Center.
On the 50th anniversary of Vatican II, the impact of Nostra Aetate, a document addressing the Church's relationship with non-Christian religions and specifically Judaism, is discussed.
The "Letters, Summer 2010" from the Jewish Review of Books features discussions on various topics.