We were overjoyed to celebrate our Annual Chag HaSemikha with over 300 guests last week. After graduating our largest class to date, we now have more than 100 graduates serving the Jewish community around the world. Among our thirteen graduates, Rabbi Aviad Bodner, Rabbi of the Stanton Street Synagogue on the Lower East Side, was the first to complete our Semikha for Rabbinic Professionals track, a profound achievement.… Read the rest
In “Modern Orthodoxy Needs To Expand Its Theological Reach,” published on June 2 in the Jewish Week, Rabbi Ysoscher Katz writes about where Modern Orthodoxy stands today and how it can sustain itself in the future.… Read the rest
Between May 31 and June 2, Rabbi Ysoscher Katz participated in JOFA’s Blogcast panel discussion on the halakhic and societal issues surrounding women’s aliyot. The other panelists included Channa Lockshin Bob, Rabbi David Brofsky, and Miriam Gedwiser. A transcript of the Blogcast and other related materials can be found on JOFA’s website.… Read the rest
In a recent court case it was suggested, incorrectly, that Jewish law prevents reporting a fellow Jew to the authorities in cases of wrongdoing – even concerning child abuse. Rabbi Benjamin Elton delves into this topic. http://www.abc.net.au/religion/articles/2016/04/18/4445344.htm… Read the rest
Cornell Hillel Names Rabbi Ari Weiss Executive Director http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=002a958d1dde44de216ab9e1f&id=606eced44a… Read the rest
A new, lay organization called PORAT invites individuals to focus on building community by engaging in civil discourse rather than ostracizing. http://www.tabletmag.com/scroll/202196/a-more-inclusive-modern-orthodoxy… Read the rest
Rabbis Jeff Fox, Shmuly Yanklowitz, and Avram Mlotek are featured in The Forward’s 32 Most Inpiring Rabbis. Read. Share. Honor. Be inspired. And be grateful to live at a time when so many men and women are devoted to the best in Jewish life.… Read the rest
Rabbi Steven Exler is included in Jewish Week’s 36 under 36. http://www.thejewishweek.com/special-sections/36-under-36/rabbi-steven-exler-36… Read the rest
Rabbi Dov Lerea is ninth in a weekly series titled “When and How Does Effective Leadership Make a True Difference?” written by alumni, staff, and faculty of the William Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education of The Jewish Theological Seminary. http://ejewishphilanthropy.com/heart-mind-and-being-effective-educational-leadership-through-trust-emphatic-listening-criticism-and-the-making-of-meaning/#more-93310… Read the rest
Rabbi Asher Lopatin and Rabbi David Wolkenfeld are featured in this article about how Kosher barbecue is just one of Bergen native Jeff Aeder’s gifts to his adopted Chicago
http://jewishstandard.timesofisrael.com/stepping-up-to-the-plate/… Read the rest