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Tag: Rabbi Shlomo Riskin

0 History Music

How the Beatles got by with some help from their little-known Jewish friends

Mordechai Beck in Jewish Chronicle · 22 Feb

The Beatles' success was not only influenced by their talent but also by the support of Jewish figures in their lives and careers.

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The Evangelicalization of Orthodoxy

Joshua Shanes in Tablet · 12 Oct 2020

The author discusses a trend among Orthodox Jews towards supporting and excusing President Donald Trump, even in the face of his immoral behavior and shortcomings.

0 Jewish Law Gender/Identity

Opinion | Conversion Therapy Is Awful. But So Is Treating Being Gay As An Incurable Disease

Forward · 17 Jul 2019

The article discusses the debate within the Orthodox Jewish community regarding LGBTQ+ issues, particularly focusing on the contrasting views of Education Minister Rafi Peretz, who believes in Conversion Therapy, and Rabbi Shlomo Riskin, who emphasizes compassion for queer individuals.

0 Israel Communities

Life on a Hilltop

Nehemia Stern in Jewish Review of Books · 7 Jan 2018

Sara Hirschhorn's book, "City on a Hilltop: American Jews and the Israeli Settler Movement," provides a detailed history of American Jews' involvement in Israeli settlements like Yamit, Efrat, and Tekoa, highlighting their motivations tied to historical events and ideological values.

0 Politics Communities

The Modern Orthodox Vote and the Episcopalian Turn

Zev Eleff in Lehrhaus · 30 Jan 2017

In exploring the voting patterns of Orthodox Jews, particularly those in the Modern Orthodox community, the discussion highlights a shift towards supporting Republican candidates.

0 Politics Leadership

Religion, Power, and Politics: An Exchange

Shlomo Riskin in Jewish Review of Books · 26 Sep 2016

Rabbi Shlomo Riskin and Rabbi Jonathan Sacks engaged in a discourse regarding the relationship between religion, power, and politics in Judaism.