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Lead StoriesThe Rejuvenation of Revel: Realizing Greater Possibilities
April 26th's Tanakh Yom Iyun, the institution created by Stu Halpern, Simcha Gross (YC '10) and Yehuda Bernstein (YC '09) to disseminate Torah learning to the broader Jewish community, was graced with several new sponsors, including the Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies.…
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Interview with Rabbi Yosef Blau on Sexual Abuse in the Orthodox Community
The Observer: Could you please explain who you are and what you do (aside from your activism regarding sexual abuse), your role as Mashgiach Ruchani, etc- basically so everyone has some idea of who you are at the university.
Rabbi Yosef Blau: You know what my title is [Mashgiach Ruchani: Spiritual Advisor]: how it plays out in Yeshiva is a good question.…
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The Introduction
I consider it a distinct privilege to be assuming the position of editor-in-chief of The Observer next year. Serving the student body in this way is a responsibility I take very seriously, and I greatly look forward to hearing and representing the diverse viewpoints on campus.…
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Getting Past Rechov Sumsum
In the middle of a recent Hebrew class, I found myself thinking up a letter I would love to write to my elementary school Hebrew teacher:
"Dear Morah Ronit,
I have been meaning to write you this letter since my first day of Hebrew class at Stern College this past fall, when in my 1104 Lower Intermediate class my teacher announced that along with the textbook and worksheets we would also be learning through supplementary videos, including Rechov Sumsum [Sesame Street].…
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It is Wrong to Pay for Sex
I attended a debate on April 21st at Rockefeller University and my thoughts before the debate were not akin to a "Typical Stern Girl." I thought that a woman has a right to choose if she wants to be a prostitute or a call girl. "If she is happy and enjoys what she is doing professionally and it doesn't bother me, then why not?" was my train of thought.…
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Rinat Gutman: Religious, Radiant and…a Rapper?
Rinat Gutman is an Orthodox Jew living in Jerusalem. She was bestowed with a musical gift, and has been developing it for the past eight years. Unlike countless women like herself, however, she actually performs her music in Israel. Now a rising star, she uses words and rhythm to convey her thoughts on everything from the state of western culture to Hasidic tales.…
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Contextualizing Abuse
Major types of abuse include physical abuse, sexual abuse, verbal abuse, emotional abuse, psychological abuse and financial abuse. These kinds of abuse may occur within the context of domestic, elder, or child abuse, but can also occur between any two individuals who share a relationship.…
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