by Rabbi Joshua Maroof | Jan 6, 2009 | Uncategorized
As I prepare to post some new material on this week’s parasha, I thought it fitting to present some older pieces that address themes in the recent Parashiyot Hashavua:Halakhic Debate – Unity in DiversityWhat Message Did Yosef Send His Father?Spinoza on the...
by Rabbi Joshua Maroof | Dec 26, 2008 | Uncategorized
In honor of the theme of Hanukkah, I am making yet another attempt to make blogging a part of my repertoire of regularly scheduled activities…Bear with me!!! I have already begun posting answers to some questions on my Ask The Rabbi Blog, and I am currently in...
by Rabbi Joshua Maroof | Oct 7, 2008 | Uncategorized
My apologies….this post is severely truncated and not well written, I will try to expand on these ideas after the holiday but I am currently out of time….I just wanted to present at least a basic formulation for the benefit of those who may want something...
by Rabbi Joshua Maroof | Oct 6, 2008 | Uncategorized
Understanding Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur as Divinely mandated “Days of Judgment” poses some serious theological difficulties. First and foremost, why can’t the Creator determine an individual’s fate moment-by-moment, based upon that...
by Rabbi Joshua Maroof | Sep 26, 2008 | Uncategorized
This week, the highly esteemed and beloved Hazzan Emeritus of Magen David Sephardic Congregation, Mr. David Rebibo, passed away at the age of 95. His funeral was held on Wednesday at noon. I cannot claim that the eulogy I delivered was a sufficient tribute to his...
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