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Nothing New Under the Sun, Or Is There?
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Brad Hirschfield
From the New York Times, datelined April 8th, 1897. That’s right, rabbis getting arrested is nothing new, though it’s interesting to note for what kinds of violations. And obscure Jewish ritual practice was in the news, even 111 years ago. To read the article, click here.
Building Jewish Unity
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Brad Hirschfield
British Chief Rabbi, Sir Jonathan Sacks, will address a global audience this Sunday. The questions raised by the format of the address, its sponsorship and who is giving it however, raise important questions about its stated goal of building Jewish unity. Given Rabbi Sack’s work in books such as Dignity of Difference, To Heal a…
What’s Jewish About Comedy
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Brad Hirschfield
Laughing is a spiritual act, and in the Jewish calendar, today is the High Holiday of laughter. Today is Purim, a holiday which celebrates humor, clowning, and a people’s ability to come out okay even under the most precarious circumstances. In some ways, it the first Jewish comedy routine, and it’s why the Beliefnet.com gallery…
Are We Our Brothers’ Keepers?
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Brad Hirschfield
With constant talk of bailouts, and the bitter arguments generated by them, it seems like a reasonable question to ask. I suppose it’s also on my mind as Purim is only 36 hours away and one of it’s central practices is giving gifts to those in need. So are we? Are we our brothers’ and…
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