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Agudath Israel Convention
Where can I find information on the annual Agudath Israel (of America?) convention that happens around Thanksgiving time?
I have been hearing references to this convention since I was young, but ...
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Can a convert become a synagogue president? Why or why not?
I understand that the National Council of Young Israel has a rule that women and converts may not be elected president of a Young Israel synagogue. I think I saw a gemara -- or a comment to a gemara ...
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Should the leaders of Jewish organisations be elected or appointed?
Organisations, including synagogues, are set up by people with common interests or concerns.
As such organisations develop, they need to provide for their future leadership.
Are there sources that ...
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Does anyone know any information about Mifal Hashas?
Does anyone here have any information about Mifal Hashas or Dirshu?
What is the learning material?
When and where are tests?
How much do they give?
What kinds of tests are they (multiple choice, ...
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Do JONAH and similar organizations successfully help those with same-gender attractions?
Wikipedia's article on homosexuality and Judaism talks about Jewish organizations which aim to help people change. The article mentions JONAH, an organization which works on "prevention, ...
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What is a “Rabbi Meir Bal Hanes” tzedaka?
I have seen several Tzedaka organizations calling themselves something like "Colel Chabad (or Kupas Ha'Ir) Rabbi Meir Baal Haness Charity".
What does it mean that it is a "Rabbi Meir Baal Haness" ...
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Does it make logical sense to “not hold by OU kashrus”?
Apparently there are some people who do not rely on the OU for kashrus. I have seen a few online references (i.e. this Matzav post) that claim this makes no logical sense, since virtually every other ...
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Agudath Israel not in the Conference of Presidents
Does anyone know why Agudath Israel of America is not a member of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations?
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Is the “Jewish Political Action Committee” a recognised authority?
Members of this organisation attended a protest against marriage equality in New York alongside Westboro Baptist Church and the National Organization for Marriage.
To what extent are the actions and ...
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What are the different [para-]rabbinic roles in the UK?
If you look at the "Our Rabbis" page on the website of the United Kingdom's United Synagogue, you'll find people with the personal titles "Rabbi" or "Reverend," and with the organizational roles ...
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How does the Rabbanut Harashit work?
Who picks the Chief Rabbi of Israel/Cities? Is it a vote of all citizens/Shuls/Politicians or all of the above?
Who picks the lower Dayanim on the Rabbanut Beis Din? Is it the "Chief Rabbi" or some ...
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Information about the office of the Chief Rabbi of England
Who determines the Chief Rabbi of England?
Is he picked by a general vote of all Shul attendees in Great Brittan?
Is he picked by a committee picked by boards of different Shuls?
What are his ...
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How is a Chabad-Lubavitch synagogue typically owned/governed/directed?
I'm used to an Orthodox Union-type synagogue that has a board, a president, and a rabbi as an employee.
How does it work with a Lubavitch shul?
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What are the kashrut standards of the various nationwide (and regional) kashrut agencies?
I'd like to see a resource developed which transparently compares the standards of the various kashrut agencies. Just like I can retrieve an incredibly in-depth comparison chart from Wikipedia ...
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Resources for the Kulot (leniencies) that the Rabbanut in Israel Takes [duplicate]
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Mehadrin vs. Non Mehadrin
I am preparing a chabura on the leniencies that the Rabbanut in Israel takes. With the understanding that the various Rabbanut branches around ...
