His solution is essentially thus: If the Orthodox get free access to the kotel at all hours, so should the non-Orthodox, at their own [...]
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Andy Sacks writes about the new Israeli siddur (Hebrew, translated) put out by the Masorti movement: But it is one new Siddur that is creating a stir here in Israel. The Masorti Movement has just, together with Yediot Books, published V’Ani Tefilati: Siddur Yisraeli. One thousand radio spots are being broadcast to draw the attention of [...] The biblical Ruth is lucky she isn’t converting to Judaism in 2009. If she ever wants to live in Israel, that is. Her moving, lyrical story of devotion to her mother-in-law and embrace of Jewish values has long stood as a potent symbol of the loving outsider who wishes to come in, and is lauded for [...] An old posting of mine to an email list followed by an article no longer online (but that I had saved) that discusses the reinvention of Judaism by the Deuteronomist [...] The ideal Conservative Jew: 1. Supports a Conservative synagogue by participating in its activities. 2. Studies as a Conservative Jew a minimum of one hour per week. 3. Employs learned Jewish values to guide behavior even when it conflicts with personal feelings or inclinations. 4. Increases personal Jewish living out of commitment and as a result of thought, by [...] re: the conversation on morthedoxy I’ve posted here because I can’t find Michael/Garnel’s contact information and I think it’s off topic for that blog. Garnel Ironheart Says: The real fundamental difference between Conservative and Orthodox decision making is that the Conservatives decide on the answer first and, if the halacha does [...] The Aruch HaShulchan (46, yud) like the Bach that rules that if you say She’asani Yisrael, you cannot say the other two negative b’rachot – you would be “stuck” having said just one, positive, B’racha. The Rosh (Rabeinu Asher) in the back of Masechet B’rachot, upholds the version that we have in Menachot – “She’asani [...] Is yeshiva worth it? A guest post by JS: Finally, there is so much hashkafically that I was taught in yeshiva that I simply don’t agree with. This ranges from secular hashkafa relating to politics and how to interact with the outside world to Jewish hashkafa. When I was a teen and completely obnoxious and thought [...] | ||||
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