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Rabbi Benjamin Elton, pictured at his inauguration in 2015, hosted a Shabbat dinner for the LGBT+ community at The Great Synagogue. Photo: Giselle Haber Photography
March 15, 2019, 9:00 am
Bridging the Orthodox-LGBT+ divide
We have reached a stage in which almost everyone can and wants to be gracious towards each other. In that context there should not be tension, animosity or judgement.
By Rabbi Benjamin Elton
Caulfield Hebrew Congregation's Rabbi Ralph Genende blows the shofar at Caulfield Park. Photo: Peter Haskin
July 14, 2017, 12:01 am
Rabbis of three hues on ‘blacklist’
THREE Australian rabbis – from mainstream Orthodox, Chabad and Progressive shules – are baffled to be on an Israeli Chief Rabbinate “blacklist” of 160 rabbis worldwide.
By Peter Kohn
Ike Curtis has converted to Judaism through the Melbourne Beth Din.
July 14, 2017, 12:01 am
‘Compass’ takes on conversion
ABC TV’s Compass will present ‘Ike’s Conversion’ this week, telling the story of 21-year-old Melbournian Ike Curtis, and his journey to Orthodox Judaism through the Melbourne Beth Din.
A requirement of Orthodox weddings is that two Torah-observant male witnesses sign the ketubah.
July 13, 2017, 12:02 am
Couples’ ketubahs ‘not legitimate’?
One couple may need to have a second Jewish wedding ceremony and another wedding is being scrutinised amid claims the officiating rabbi failed to meet halachic standards.
By Joshua Levi
June 22, 2017, 8:10 am
No less loved in the eyes of God
THE saddest part about the uproar which plagued Rabbi Steven Greenberg’s recent Australian visit was that the substance of conversation that so desperately needs to be had within the heart of the Orthodox community never really got off the ground, writes Rabbi Yaakov Glasman.
Rabbi Steve Greenberg (left) with his partner Steven Goldstein and their daughter.
June 15, 2017, 12:05 am
Sparks fly over gay rabbi’s event
PLANS for Caulfield Hebrew Congregation (CHC) to host the first openly gay Orthodox rabbi speaking about Jewish homosexuality have alarmed sections of the Orthodox community, with a threat of a demonstration outside the shule during this Friday night’s event.
By Peter Kohn and Joshua Levi
Carmit Feintuch, a seminary teacher, is to help lead the renowned Ramban Synagogue in Jerusalem’s Katamon neighbourhood.
August 29, 2016, 12:01 am
First female leader for Israeli Orthodox shul
For the first time, an Orthodox synagogue in Israel has appointed a woman as spiritual leader; Carmit Feintuch is to help lead renowned Ramban Synagogue.
August 20, 2014, 2:39 pm
Debut novel’s religious twist
March 12, 2013, 5:30 pm
Jackas back in action as new coaches debut
THE AJAX Football Club has returned to action for the first time in 2013, with three teams facing off against Beaumaris sides in practice matches under the guidance of new coaches.
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