We ask forgiveness

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Rabbi Ascherman: The vidui (recounting of our sins) during the High Holidays is intended to make us feel uncomfortable, to confront us with the wrongs we have done.. Continue reading

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A Prayer on the ruins of El Arakib | Danger of eviction in Ramle | Jew and non-Jews in the Halacha

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Rabbi Arik Acherman: “I rush to write a few brief words about my friend and teacher Rabbi Isaac Newman. We are already past our deadline, but how can Parashat HaShavua go out as if nothing as changed when RHR has lost another one of the visionary leaders who shaped RHR?” Continue reading

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Jew and non-Jews in the Halacha

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The effort of Dov Lior and his supporters to adopt interpretations of the Halacha that diminishes the value of a non-Jewish life is political, not religious. Their negative attitude towards the Palestinians encourages them to emphasize discriminating interpretations of the Halacha. Continue reading

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