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Rabbi Dr Jeffrey Cohen

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Purim

Purim’s call for unity that Israel should take to heart

Israel’s rabbinate should make conversion easier for Russians and national service should be compulsory for all including the Charedi community

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Sarah Lightman's cover for the new Izzun Megillah, translated by Rabbi Adam Zagoria-Moffet with commentary by Rabbi Jeremy Gordon. Available from izzunbooks.com
Did Esther meet a tragic end?

Did Esther meet a tragic end?

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Chief Rabbi needs to go further on women's prayer

Chief Rabbi needs to go further on women's prayer

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The Chief Rabbi needs to go further on women’s prayer

The Chief Rabbi needs to go further on women’s prayer

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Why the Haggadah finds little room for Moses

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March 26, 2018 08:29
Why the Haggadah finds little room for Moses

We don't need to get in a stew over the ban on beans at Pesach

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April 7, 2016 11:23
We don't need to get in a stew over the ban on beans at Pesach

Time to put the poetry back into our prayers

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August 30, 2012 14:48
Time to put the poetry back into our prayers

The historical disaster the rabbis covered up

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May 3, 2012 17:32
The historical disaster the rabbis covered up

Historical understanding is essential

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January 23, 2012 11:15

How Chief Rabbis have battled against Reform

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November 18, 2008 09:53
How Chief Rabbis have battled against Reform

Review: Preaching in times of war - 1800-2001

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May 16, 2008 13:25