
In Defense of the RCBC
Several people have asked: Why did the RCBC create a bylaw that would bifurcate the community? Why not just allow different views to apply? Here’s
Several people have asked: Why did the RCBC create a bylaw that would bifurcate the community? Why not just allow different views to apply? Here’s
Editor’s note: The following letter was sent to The Jewish Link in addition to the Jackson Township and Toms River town councils. It has come
I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your article on the the RCBC (“RCBC Draws ‘Boundary Line’ on Women Rabbis,” February 6,
History does not look too kindly on George Wallace. In recent films, like Selma, he is portrayed as a villain. His history of losing presidential
I am writing in response to your recent editorial, “RCBC Draws Boundary Line on Women Rabbis” (February 6, 2019). In her presentation of the issues
This is not an endorsement of female clergy. (“RCBC Draws ‘Boundary Line’ on Women Rabbis,” February 6, 2019.) Reasonable minds can differ about that. This
It is unfortunate that the RCBC has come under attack for taking a principled position (“RCBC Draws ‘Boundary Line’ on Women Rabbis,” February 6, 2019).
The headline on this JNS article is “Sen. Cory Booker Has Mixed Record on Israel” (February 7, 2019). Mixed? Really? Let’s look at the record.
Modern Orthodoxy is hard to understand and harder to live. Orthodoxy is a set of views and behaviors that is governed by precedent and authority.
As February is Jewish Disabilities Awareness and Inclusion Month, it was particularly special to read the beautiful and inspiring letter to the editor, “A Super
In Rabbi Daniel Alter’s article (“Common-Sense School Calendars: Yeshiva Break,” January 31, 2019), he proposes the idea that yeshiva break should always coincide with Martin
To me, this whole Netivot Shalom/women clergy brouhaha (“RCBC Draws ‘Boundary Line’ on Women Rabbis,” February 6, 2019) is a classic “Slighty’s tree” scenario. You’ll