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Congregation Darchei Noam in Fair Lawn has been undergoing a growth spurt in recent years, and their next step is appointing Rabbi Shua Katz to the position of rosh beit midrash. “I am incredibly excited to join the Darchei Noam community,” said Rabbi Katz, currently a member of the Wexner Kollel Elyon at the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS) at Yeshiva University (YU). “The dedication and passion of Rabbi (Jeremy) Donath and lay leadership, as well as the warmth and cohesiveness of the shul are palpable to all who visit.” Rabbi Katz grew up in Teaneck and attended the ...

Sharsheret’s customized trainings equip Jewish leaders to respond to the breast and ovarian cancer health crisis. (Courtesy of Sharsheret) Sharsheret, the only not-for-profit organization dedicated to addressing the needs of women and families of all Jewish backgrounds facing breast cancer and ovarian cancer, is pleased to announce the creation of its new Global Training Institute for Jewish leaders who advise women and families.

From the blog of Avital Waller at The Times of Israel

Why I Am a Modern Orthodox Rabbi By Rabbi Judah Kerbel/TOI (printed with permission) | May 06, 2021 In a recent, thought-­provoking article, Rav Efrem Goldberg declared that he is not a Modern Orthodox rabbi. Rabbi Goldberg admirably does not want to be boxed into a certain ideological camp, but would rather be part of a “post-ideological, broad and diverse Torah community.” There is something noble about being able to learn from different parts of klal Yisrael and to transcend differences to serve Hashem holistically. Yet, I feel it is important to clearly...