Tag Archives: Orthodox Judaism

Kosher Jesus, A Book Review

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

In my neighborhood, we did not even mention his name. We said “Yoshke,” a Hebrew play on his name, or some children learned to say “cheese and crust” in place of “Jesus Christ.” In a synagogue sermon, rabbis might refer … Continue reading →

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At the Intersection of Intolerance and Humanity

Posted on November 11, 2011 by

For the first time in history, Steve Greenberg, an openly-gay American rabbi ordained by the Orthodox movement, has officiated at a same-sex wedding ceremony. On Thursday night at Washington DC’s “Historic 6th and I Synagogue,” Greenberg stood under the chupah, … Continue reading →

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