It seems like there are still Jews who, unlike some here in Crown Heights, still adhere to the Halachic prohibition on Mesira. A 64-year-old Rabbi from Brooklyn was ordered to begin a maximum sentence of 18 months in prison for his refusal to cooperate with authorities in a way that would jeopardize fellow Jews.
JLI’s biennial “Land and Spirit” mission began last week with close to 200 participants arriving in Israel from 38 cities across the U.S. to be wined, dined and more importantly, inspired and educated during a unique, in-depth, eight-day tour of the Holy Land.
A local dispute involving religion and the character of the historic town green is likely to continue with the decision by religious group to fight a court order that denies its application to build a synagogue and community center near the green on West Street.
What does Famed Chabad Philosopher and thinker Rabbi Immanuel Schochet have in Common with former President of Yeshiva University Rabbi Norman Lamm?
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