Episode 40: Politics of Exclusion – Conclusion and Summary
Rabbi Josh Yuter concludes the Politics of Exclusion shiur series with a general discussion incorporating and previous classes. Many thanks for following! Politics of Exclusion – Conclusion and Summary...
View ArticleThe Selective Sanctimony of Orthodox Judaism
At times it seems that the Orthodox rabbinate has little more to contribute to the world of Jewish ideas than proclamations declaring who is, or more precisely who is not, “Orthodox.” Consider a few...
View ArticleRCA Press Release: Policies Regarding Same Sex Attraction, Marriage, and...
I just received the following email from the Rabbinical Council of America, copied and pasted below. PRESS RELEASE December 12 2012 RCA Reaffirms Policies regarding Same Sex Attraction and Marriage,...
View ArticleModesty Mussar For Rabbis
With the topic of tznius/modesty buzzing around the Orthodox Jewish world I wanted to share a brief but personally significant story from my rabbinical school days. In 2001-2002 I was in my third year...
View ArticleEp. 55 Current Jewish Questions 2 – Tzniut / Modesty
“Just once I’d like to see a book on tznius/modesty published anonymously.”Rabbi Josh Yuter – Jan 9, 2012 The topic of “tzniut” or “modesty” has recently become a prominent point of discussion in the...
View ArticleBlame Rabbis For Agunot, But For The Right Reasons
The following essay is derived from two recent classes/podcasts Understanding the Agunah Problem and Solutions to the Agunah Problem. These classes include several of the primary sources referenced...
View ArticleSimchat Torah Song Sheet
Anyone who has been in charge of leading Simchat Torah hakafot knows how difficult it is to coordinate songs on the spur of the moment while keeping up the energy. This year I was tasked with creating...
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JOFA 2013 Conference Preview
The paradox of JOFA is not “Orthodox Feminist” but “Jewish Alliance” A few weeks ago I received an email from the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance (JOFA) promoting their upcoming conference. As a...
View ArticleRaiding the Shelves – 2013 Edition
Last night was my first experience at the Jewish Book Council’s “Raid the Shelves” event where a $5 donation entitles you to take whatever books you want. Some people came prepared with multiple bags...
View ArticleYUTOPIA’s “Essential” Modern Orthodox Reading List – The Fine Fifteen
A Facebook friend recently posted a “personal list of essential reading for a thinking Orthodox Jew.” These sorts of questions are fun exercises (especially for book geeks like myself) since it...
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