by Rabbi Joshua Maroof | Jan 7, 2009 | Uncategorized
A couple of months ago I held a series of classes during which the meaning and structure of the morning service (Shaharit) was explored. To help participants follow the discussion, I provided the following explanatory outline of the tefillah. It is still a...
by Rabbi Joshua Maroof | Jan 7, 2009 | Uncategorized
The in-depth study of the Rambam’s Introduction to Mishneh Torah continues….The Organization of the Mishneh TorahThe Concept of Rabbinic “Mitsvot”
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...
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