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Negative Stereotypes in Orthodox Judaism: Are We Responsible?
Negative Stereotypes in Orthodox Judaism: Are We Responsible?
Orthodox Judaism has some negative stereotypes: repressive, sexist, outdated. Steve Savitsky talks with Allison Josephs, Founder and Director of Jew in The City, where she breaks down these stereotypes.
Jun 15, 2012
By Stephen Savitsky
If You Were Anti the Asifa, Consider This
If You Were Anti the Asifa, Consider This
While many felt the Asifa left a lot to be desired, there are certain points that we can - and should - learn from.
Jun 14, 2012
By Rabbi Efrem Goldberg
Be Your Own Lobbyist: How to Speak Out to Your Community
Be Your Own Lobbyist: How to Speak Out to...
We don't realize how much our quality of life is affected by what goes on at town hall, not just Capitol Hill. Steve Savitsky talks with Assemblywoman Amy Handlin.
Jun 13, 2012
By Stephen Savitsky
The View From Pennsylvania Avenue
The View From Pennsylvania Avenue
Although we may occasionally differ with the Obama administration, I learned last week that the lines of communication are open.
Jun 12, 2012
By Rabbi Steven Burg
Klal Perspectives: A Journal That Will Make You Aware of Major Jewish Issues (Audio)
Klal Perspectives: A Journal That Will Make You Aware...
Steve Savitsky talks with Moishe Bane about his online and print journal, Klal Perspectives, a forum where ideas can be raised in an open and respectful fashion.
Jun 7, 2012
By Stephen Savitsky
You Don’t Have to Be Jewish to Buy Kosher
You Don’t Have to Be Jewish to Buy Kosher
Only 15 percent of kosher-buyers say they buy kosher food because of religious rules.
Jun 7, 2012
By Rabbi Eliyahu Safran
Face to Face with Miracle: Moments of Redemption in Our Lives
Face to Face with Miracle: Moments of Redemption in...
You can live as if nothing is a miracle, or you can live as if everything is a miracle.
May 31, 2012
By Rabbi Eliyahu Safran
Judaism Is as Real as You Are
Judaism Is as Real as You Are
Or it should be. This is why.
May 24, 2012
By Yakov Danishefsky
Remembering: In the Past, We See Our Future
Remembering: In the Past, We See Our Future
Shavuot reminds us that the past is never dead. It’s not even past.
May 22, 2012
By Rabbi Eliyahu Safran
Unity Can Be Dangerous
Unity Can Be Dangerous
It's the disunity that promotes tolerance. Steve Savitsky talks with Shira Leibowitz Schmidt about her contrarian approach to achdut (unity).
May 16, 2012
By Steven Savitsky

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