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(Courtesy of YU) On Sunday March 12, Yeshiva University and its affiliated Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS) brought together its leading Torah scholars and roshei yeshiva for the second annual Yom HaKahal/Day of Learning, spreading wisdom and insight to an audience of 750 talmidim, alumni and community members.

Highlighting: The Koren Selichot Minhag Lita introduction and commentary by Rabbi Dr.

From the blog of Ben Rothke at The Times of Israel

From the blog of Joseph C. Kaplan at Jewish Standard

You’ve served as a community rabbi in four countries so far: Australia, the US, Canada and the UK. What would you say are the most important lessons you’ve learned from your experiences? I’ve lived and served as a rabbi in four countries, on three continents, so I’ve learned a lot.

Operation Benjamin CEO Shalom Lamm joins JI’s ‘Limited Liability Podcast’

Operation Benjamin is a a U.S. non-profit that identifies Jewish American soldiers who were given Christian burials — then works to honour their true Jewish heritage. 

(Courtesy of MJE) This Shabbat, a group of young professionals from The Manhattan Jewish Experience (MJE) will leave the hustle and bustle of New York City to experience a “Shabbat in the Suburbs.” Founded by Rabbi Mark N. Wildes in 1998, MJE is a warm and open community where millennials with limited Jewish background can explore Jewish life and meet new people.

From the blog of Jonathan Muskat at The Times of Israel

From the blog of Joseph C. Kaplan at Jewish Standard