Rabbis

This is the Forward’s coverage of rabbis, the spiritual leaders of Jewish congregations.

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5 Dudes Who Claim To Be America’s Rabbi

Judaism — it’s a big religion; America — it’s an even bigger place. But one man — one brave, self-sacrificing man — has taken upon himself the weight and burden of serving both constituencies, of being just the Jew that this country needs, of being: America’s Rabbi. I’m sorry, did I say “one man”? I…

By Emily L. Hauser May 22, 2014 | 4 min read
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Israel Aims To Rein In Jewish Radicals for Pope’s Visit

Israel issued restraining orders against several Jewish right-wing activists on Wednesday, restricting their movements over concern that they could try to disrupt a May 24-26 visit to the Holy Land by Pope Francis. Francis will visit Jordan, the Palestinian Territories and Israel during the trip, his first as pope to the region. An Israeli police…

By Reuters May 21, 2014 | 2 min read
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Jonathan Sacks Warns of Religious Freedom Threat in Right-Wing Law Firm Speech

(JTA) — Rabbi Jonathan Sacks was praised by a Catholic cardinal and then blessed by a Mormon apostle. The former British chief rabbi was being honored by the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, a Washington-based public interest law firm that’s been busy representing clients — such as Hobby Lobby — who say their religious freedoms are…

By Daniel Treiman May 21, 2014 | 2 min read
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Jewish Boy Scout Leader and Rabbi Nabbed in Child Porn Round-Up

A Jewish Boy Scout leader from Long Island, a Brooklyn rabbi and a police officer were among some 71 people arrested in the New York City-area, in one of the largest roundups of those who share child pornography online, a federal official said Wednesday. Jonathan Silber, a Boy Scout den leader and Little League baseball…

By Reuters May 21, 2014 | < 1 min read
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Boston Rabbi Barry Starr Sent Nude Pics to Teen — Trolled Web for Sex

Disgraced Boston-area Rabbi Barry Starr sent naked photos of himself to boys and trolled the internet for escorts for sexual liaisons — and was tripped up when the brother of one teen demanded thousands in hush money, court documents alleged. The prominent rabbi, who resigned as leader of Temple Israel in Sharon, engaged in “extensive”…

By Forward Staff May 21, 2014 | 2 min read
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Boston Rabbi Barry Starr Paid Teenage Boy $500K To Cover Up Affair

Boston-area Rabbi Barry Starr allegedly paid nearly half a million dollars — taken from synagogue funds and borrowed from his congregants — to hide his affair with a 16-year-old male. According to statements released Monday in the Stoughton District Court, Starr, the longtime spiritual leader at Temple Israel of Sharon before his recent resignation, used…

By JTA May 20, 2014 | < 1 min read
Israel News
Pope Francis Heading to Holy Land With Rabbi and Imam as Interfaith Wing Men

(JTA) — With a rabbi and a Muslim sheik as his travel companions, Pope Francis is heading to the Middle East with what he hopes will be a powerful message of interfaith respect. It will be the first time that leaders of other faiths are part of an official papal delegation. The aim is to…

By Ruth Gruber May 19, 2014 | 4 min read
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Rabbi, 3 Others Indicted in $12.4 million Theft of N.Y. Special Ed Funds

Four New York men, including a rabbi, were indicted for allegedly stealing more than $12.4 million in funding intended for children with disabilities. Rabbi Samuel Hiller, 56, of Far Rockaway in the borough of Queens, was indicted on grand larceny and other charges, according to a news release issued Tuesday by Queens County District Attorney…

By JTA May 13, 2014 | 2 min read

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Rabbis

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5 Dudes Who Claim To Be America’s Rabbi

Israel Aims To Rein In Jewish Radicals for Pope’s Visit

Jonathan Sacks Warns of Religious Freedom Threat in Right-Wing Law Firm Speech

Jewish Boy Scout Leader and Rabbi Nabbed in Child Porn Round-Up

Boston Rabbi Barry Starr Sent Nude Pics to Teen — Trolled Web for Sex

Boston Rabbi Barry Starr Paid Teenage Boy $500K To Cover Up Affair

Pope Francis Heading to Holy Land With Rabbi and Imam as Interfaith Wing Men

Rabbi, 3 Others Indicted in $12.4 million Theft of N.Y. Special Ed Funds

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