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Rabbi's 'Kosher Jesus' book is denounced as heresy
Shmuley Boteach's book focuses on Jesus' Jewishness, portraying him as a hero who was not resurrected or divine. But some other rabbis express contempt for the book and forbid followers to read it. For an Orthodox Jewish rabbi, Shmuley Boteach has a deeply unorthodox streak.
‘Shul’ days at mosque
Middle East peace has broken out — in The Bronx. Jews and Muslims are bosom buddies inside the Islamic Cultural Center of North America — home to both the Al-Iman Mosque and Beis Menachem of Parkchester, an ultra-Orthodox synagogue. “Right now we are a family. The rabbis are our brothers,” said Sheik...
In Las Vegas, Making Sure the Caucuses Accommodate
As the number of Orthodox Jews in Nevada continues to grow, a special Republican caucus has been organized for Saturday night, and is expected to draw a few hundred Sabbath observers.
Area Rabbis Jump Into Same Sex Marriage Debate
When on Jan. 24, 2012, Gov. Martin O’Malley introduced a bill to legalize same-sex marriage in Maryland, the political battle was again on; a similar measure passed the state Senate in 2011, but died in the House of Delegates.
Steinitz to double rabbis' salaries
The pay hike for 120 municipal rabbis will cost taxpayers millions of shekels a year.
'Kosher Jesus' book ignites skirmish between Jewish scholars
Two of North America's leading orthodox rabbis — including a prominent Jewish scholar in Canada — are engaged in a fierce war of words over the proper place of Jesus Christ in the teachings and traditions of Judaism.
Kosher cellphones and the pope's message of Internet silence
Although it is last year's news , I only heard about kosher cellphones today while listening to NPR on the way to an appointment.
Israel seeks to end ancient African Jewish custom
Israel is closing the books on a rare millennia-old Jewish tradition.
Advance Of The Zealots - The Growing Influence Of The Ultra-Othodox In Israel
Veiled women, radical rabbis and gender segregation: Israel is facing a rise in the influence of ultra-Orthodox Jews. Their efforts to impose a strictly conservative worldview have led to growing tensions with the country's secular society. A resolution to the conflict is vital for Israel's future.
Redbridge rabbis to lend support to Olympic athletes and visitors
Redbridge rabbis will have a significant presence as chaplains at the Olympic Games, after it was confirmed four will be providing first-hand support to athletes and visitors.
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