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The text discusses the challenge of accommodating change in a religion with a divine origin, focusing on the Orthodox Union's statement on the roles of women in Orthodox synagogues.
In a symposium focused on the Orthodox Union's statement about professional roles for women in Orthodox synagogues, Matt Reingold explores the role of scholars-in-residence in congregational culture.
The Orthodox Union's recent statement about the roles of women in Orthodox synagogues has sparked debate.
The Orthodox Unions recent statement on professional roles for women in Orthodox synagogues has sparked widespread debate.
In this symposium on gender roles in Orthodox Judaism, Leah Sarna raises the hypothetical scenario of Rabbi Joseph Ber Soloveitchik being born a woman and how this highlights the limitations faced by talented women in Torah study and leadership roles within Orthodox communities.
In response to the Orthodox Union's statement on women's roles in Orthodox synagogues, Sara Wolkenfeld reflects on the implications for day school education, highlighting the need for equal opportunities and treatment for both genders.
The ongoing debate spurred by the Orthodox Union's recent statement on professional roles for women in Orthodox synagogues has revealed a breakdown in trust between Centrist Orthodox rabbis and some members of the American Modern Orthodox community.
The Orthodox Union has recently adopted a policy prohibiting women from serving as clergy in its member congregations across the United States, prohibiting them from holding titles such as rabbi or performing clergy functions.
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks wrote two books, "Essays on Ethics" and "Lessons in Leadership," which focus on weekly readings from the Jewish Bible.
Rabbi Henry W. Schneeberger delivered a Thanksgiving sermon in 1911 touching on the importance of gratitude, assimilation, and loyalty as American Jews.
Many Orthodox Jewish occasions involve the consumption of hard liquor like whiskey and scotch, but it's crucial to note that liquor production may involve non-kosher ingredients.
Kosherfest, a renowned two-day kosher food expo, featured various trends in kosher food this year, including the arrival of Israels Marzipan Bakery in America, a variety of gluten-free and health-conscious products, and unique stories of culinary entrepreneurship.
The article reflects on the concept of unity, or "achdut," within the Jewish community, drawing parallels from historical events and personal experiences.
Despite a once vibrant Jewish presence in Egypt dating back to ancient times, the Jewish communities in Alexandria and Cairo are now dwindling, with fewer than fifty Jews remaining, many elderly and intermarried.
The Jewish communities of Egypt, once vibrant and numerous, are now dwindling and on the brink of extinction.
Multiple Jewish newspapers cover a variety of topics, including an article in Boston's Jewish Advocate about 29-year-old Shi Lei's efforts to revamp Kaifeng's ancient Jewish community in China, the Orthodox Union's decision to abstain from a resolution supporting a two-state solution in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the celebration of St. Patrick's Day by Irish-Jewish expats in a piece by Connecticut's Jewish Ledger.
The Orthodox Union's 2023 Purim magazine is available for submission of articles, advertisement, and subscription, maintaining all rights reserved.