Chief Rabbi David Lau sends heartfelt condolences on the passing of Rav Ya’akov Spivak zt”l
NY Post: Anti-Anti-Circumcision
The New York Post, January 9, 2021, quotes Rav Mendy Mirocznik, Executive Vice President of RAA/Igud, regarding NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Yang’s personal position against circumcision
+*0+*Jewish Voice: Anti-Jewish Fliers
The Jewish Voice quotes Rav Mendy Mirocznik regarding anti-Semitic fliers in Staten Island
+*0+*Rabbi Frager Remembers Rabbi Schonfeld
Rav Dr. Joseph Frager remembers the recently niftar Rav Fabian Schonfeld zt”l, Rabbi Emeritus of the Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills
Dr Glatt Named Recipient Of Prestigious NY American College of Physicians Laureate Award
Mazal Tov to our highly respected and esteemed Director of Medical Halacha Commission Rabbi Aaron Glatt, MD on being named recipient of prestigious NY American College of Physicians Laureate Award.
See Five Towns Jewish Times, October 16, 2020, P.67, P.70 & P71
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Rabbi Mirocznik on Anti-Semitism
Rav Mendy Mirocznik speaks to a Christian audience about Anti-Semitism today on the Healing Voices podcast with Pastor Dave Watson.
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Reflections on Gush Katif
Rabbi Pesach Lerner reflects on Gush Katif, 15 years later
Rav Frager: Time for Sovereignty Now
Our chaver, Rav Dr. Joseph Frager, argues for the political benefits of sovereignty in Arutz Sheva, July 3, 2020
Time for sovereignty now
Nike came up with a great expression used in all of their advertisements that has had a profound influence on the world. Their motto is “Just do it”. I say to the State of Israel and to the U.S. Administration in reference to applying Sovereignty over Judea, Samaria and the Jordan Valley, “Just do it”. This is the right time. The longer one waits the more the naysayers have time to apply pressure and make trouble. [...Click headline above for more...]
Rav Student: Torah Is the Air We Breathe
Rav Gil Student, Director of RAA’s Halacha Commission, published this article on the First Things website, June 26, 2020
TORAH IS THE AIR WE BREATHE
Throughout the pandemic, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has singled out the Jewish community for violating “stay-at-home” orders. Now, although Jews still face severe restrictions on religious gatherings after months without access to synagogues, he has permitted protesters to gather in the thousands and break social distancing guidelines. Why do political protests deserve special dispensation but religious services do not? Some have accused de Blasio of anti-Semitism, but he has always shown himself to be a trusted ally of the Jewish community. I believe the reason for his inconsistency is in some ways more insidious: Secular society sees religion—and public worship in particular—as little more than a cultural expression or a lifestyle choice. [...Click headline above for more...]