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Yerachmiel Seplowitz

Feb 5, 2018, 11:42 AM

On women rabbis, the OU is consistent and reasonable

Illustrative: Rabbi Herzfeld and Maharat Ruth share rabbinical duties at Congregation Ohev Shalom/The National Synagogue in Washington, DC. (Ben Zehavi)

Four member synagogues are getting ample time to choose between dismissing their female clergy or quitting

Jan 13, 2014, 6:15 PM

Since the establishment of the State of Israel, the Chief Rabbinate has been responsible for setting the standards of Jewish marriage, divorce, and conversion within the State. This has often led to resentment by non-Orthodox clergy and laity. Lately, discord...

About Me

Rabbi Yerachmiel Seplowitz has taught Torah to Jews of all backgrounds and ages (3rd Graders through retirees over 100!) in Tucson, AZ and Kingston & Monsey, NY. He is currently a chaplain for senior citizens and a member of the Executive Committee of the Rabbinical Council of America. Rabbi Seplowitz is a Mohel (BrisRabbi.com) and Torah & Ketubah Scribe (CustomKetubot.com). His blog on the Weekly Torah Portion can be read at TorahTalk.org.