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Unorthodox: How Megillat Esther Justifies the Holiday of Purim

Tzvi Sinensky

Mar 4, 2019

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The Man’s Seder

Originally published on Tradition Online. What’s happening? A March 26, 2015 article in the Wall Street Journal detailed the fifth annual “Guys Night Out and Seder Summit” at Congregation Beth Sholom in Potomac, MD. The event “drew nearly 500 men who came to sample 900 pounds of kosher ribs

Mar 9, 2023 5 min read

How and When to Remember Rav Druckman

In the days since Rav Druckman’s passing, there has been intense debate as to whether remembrances in the immediate aftermath of his death should mention his mishandling of the abuse charges against Zev Kopilevich and his championing and attempts to rehabilitate Moti Elon. Some argue that we do not

Jan 3, 2023 2 min read

The Mystery of Mashiach ben Yosef

Originally appeared in Yeshiva University's Mitokh ha'Ohel on the haftarot in November 2011. In general, the topic of Yemot Ha-Mashiach is shrouded in mystery, so much so that Rambam famously cautioned against excessive messianic speculation. This is particularly true with respect to Mashiach ben Yosef, whose very existence is questionable.

Jan 1, 2023 10 min read

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