Harry Maryles

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Jun 28, 2022, 5:29 PM

Roe v. Wade – An Orthodox Jewish Perspective

Well, it finally happened. By a 5-4 majority, the Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade. Which had given constitutional protection to the right of a woman to abort her pregnancy for any reason she chose. The Court’s decision does...

Jan 27, 2021, 7:30 PM

Trump’s impeachment trial

I guess all the Trump haters in Congress just can’t get enough of him. This is kind of ironic, since they couldn’t wait to get rid of him when he was still in office. I am not here to judge...

Sep 16, 2019, 10:27 AM

One Torah, One People

Not long ago, I challenged Agudath Israel to feature at least one speaker at the Siyum HaShas that represents the Modern Orthodox community. Since they have gone to great lengths to advertise this as a unifying event there is...

Jun 17, 2019, 11:33 PM

The Ties that Bind

What unites us as observant Jews is far greater than what divides us. In that spirit. I have to say I’m pleased. I have been advocating for years that Agudah should give Yeshiva University’s roshei yeshiva the same degree...

Jun 12, 2019, 8:41 PM

Well Intended but Misguided

The Jewish people are a compassionate people. Chazal tells us that we inherited that trait genetically from our patriarchs and matriarchs who were all compassionate people. But sometimes that compassion is misapplied - even though it is well intended....

May 30, 2019, 3:19 PM

Ordaining an openly gay Jew

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Some lines can never be crossed no matter how much compassion one has for one’s fellow man. You cannot change Jewish law

May 6, 2019, 9:05 PM

The Injustice of Moral Equivalence

Both sides. That is almost always how the mainstream media reports on any conflict between Palestinians and Israelis. Both sides.CBS This Morning news anchor John Dickerson opened this segment of this morning newscast with that phrase. ‘Both sides have launched...

Dec 5, 2018, 8:32 PM

A Breathtaking Distortion of Chanukah and Judaism

How sad that there are caring people with good intentions, observant Jews no less, that are nevertheless not clear on the concept. But I fear that this is exactly the case with Binyamin Zahav. I’m sure that his recent article...

Nov 28, 2018, 10:47 PM

Rav Avrohom Chaim Levin, ZTL

I regret to report the Petirah (passing) of Rav Avrohom Chaim Levin, ZTL. He was the Rosh HaYeshiva of Telshe – Snif (branch) Chicago, and a member of the Agudah Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah. Rav Levin was a Gadol. I do...

Apr 30, 2018, 9:00 PM

What modesty is, and what it isn’t

I always enjoy Alex Fleksher’s columns. Even when I don't agree with her. Which is rare. Last week’s column in Mishpacha Magazine is yet another one I agree with. Alex took an insightful look into what Tznius actually means via an article...

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About Me

My worldview is based on the philosophy of my teacher, Rabbi Aaron Soloveichik , and the writings of Rabbis Joseph B. Soloveitcihk , Norman Lamm, and Dr. Eliezer Berkovits from whom I developed an appreciation for philosophy. I attended Telshe Yeshiva and the Hebrew Theological College where I was ordained. I also attended Roosevelt University where I received my degree in Psychology.