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Jul 2, 2018, 11:15 AM

Ethiopians and Wine: Not so Fast, Rabbi Cardozo

Rabbi Nathan Lopes Cardozo's Scandalous halachic decisions: Ethiopians and wine pushes many hot buttons. Exuding an overdose of self-confidence and much dismissiveness, this article exhibits an extremely erroneous understanding of Halacha. Rabbi Cardozo argues that the prohibition on stam yaynam -- non-Jewish wine --...

Jun 12, 2018, 9:49 PM

Appreciation and Ironing Things Out – Reply to Rabbi Yaakov Klein

Dear Rabbi Klein, Thank you for your extremely warm and illuminating clarification and explanation. It was great to read your most kind elaboration and to feel the warmth and care that you exude. We all share the same values and focus...

Jun 11, 2018, 11:41 AM

Yaakov Klein and Neo-Chassidus: Let’s Stop the Rejectionism and Consider Things Better

Yaakov Klein’s The war has already been won: The modern-day revival of Hasidus and the future of Orthodoxy sends mixed messages. On the one hand, it depicts a noble quest for closeness to God and a deep appreciation for...

Jun 4, 2018, 8:27 AM

The Chief Rabbinate Did What Was Necessary — And There Is No Blacklist

Times of Israel bloggers and American Israeli activists have been assailing the Israeli Chief Rabbinate because of a report that the Chief Rabbinate rejected a letter of attestation, written by a liberal American Orthodox rabbi, affirming the Jewish and single status of an American woman who...

May 15, 2018, 8:34 AM

Review of a Review: Why Open Orthodoxy Is Not Orthodox

Ben Rothke's Book review: Why Open Orthodoxy is not Orthodox misses the boat. Although Mr. Rothke correctly captures the essential message of this pivotal book, his frame of reference and critique are inaccurate. Rothke writes: The problem with Rosenthal’s assault on OO is...

May 1, 2018, 12:49 AM

Kosher Certification Competition Will Not Force Orthodoxy to Change

In Kashrut competition could force Orthodoxy to change, Professor Adam S. Ferziger posits that “Emerging competitors to kosher food supervision monopolies in Israel and the United States present an economic threat that could bring about fundamental changes in contemporary...

Mar 15, 2018, 10:00 PM

Yeshiva University’s policies about women — a reply to Deborah Klapper

A view of Yeshiva University’s Zysman Hall (Wikimedia Commons/via JTA)

To Deborah Klapper: A yeshiva is no place for mixed-gender religious leadership, pluralism, or any contemporary value

Jan 3, 2018, 9:24 AM

Yes, sadly saying Kaddish for non-Orthodox Judaism

Moses on Mount Sinai, painted circa 1895-1900, by Jean-Léon Gérôme. (Wikimedia Commons)

We should all be extremely saddened by the impending mass disappearance of the bulk of American Jewry

Oct 24, 2017, 4:43 AM

Rabbi Shafran got it right – a response to Rabbi Geretz and Dr. Stadlan

In recent articles, Rabbi Daniel Geretz and Dr. Noam Stadlan take Rabbi Avi Shafran to task for his support of the Orthodox Union’s ruling that women cannot be ordained or serve as clergy. Rather than respect the integrity of...

Aug 10, 2017, 1:25 AM

Sorry, Rabbi Riskin and Rabbi Greenberg – Homosexual relations are not permitted by the Torah

Illustrative: In this 1986 photo, the Ten Commandments are flanked by two lions. (courtesy)

A response to Rabbis Riskin and Greenberg: No, the Torah does not permit Homosexual relations

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Rabbi Gordimer is a kashruth professional, a Senior Rabbinic Fellow at Coalition for Jewish Values, a member of the Rabbinical Council of America, and a member of the New York Bar. The opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the author.