Is it a war of words, or a misunderstanding, or a lack of familiarity with Orthodox Rabbis outside of Israel? Our show today seeks to shed light on the controversy of some Orthodox Rabbis of the Rabbinical Council of America having their letters attesting to the Jewishness of individuals being contested and rejected. While Rabbi Avi Weiss is at the center of the storm, there are bigger and more compelling issues to explore and resolve. I'm joined by Rabbi Shaul Farber of ITIM, Rabbi Reuven Tradburks of RCA Rabbis in Israel, and Rabbi Asher Lopatin of Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, who replaced Rabbi Weiss at the helm of that Rabbinic school. How do we bring derech eretz to such an explosive issue? What is really at stake?
Tune in and let me know what you think at rabbi@elanadler.com
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