Moshe Weinberger

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Rabbi Moshe Weinberger is an Orthodox rabbi who was ordained by the RIETS rabbinical school of Yeshiva University but has adopted the style of a Hasidic rebbe.

At Yeshiva University, he was a student of Rabbi Dovid Lifshitz. He earned an MA in Jewish philosophy from the Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies at Yeshiva University. He holds an MS from Teachers College, Columbia University in educational administration. He is the founding rabbi of congregation Aish Kodesh Institute in Woodmere, New York.

He is a noted lecturer and author.[1] Some regard him as a posek ("decisor" of Jewish law)[2] and a Jewish leader[3] who is actively involved in Jewish Outreach.[4][5]

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[edit] Family background

Rabbi Weinberger's grandparents were Belz Hasidim. He made the decision as a teenager to drop out of law school and to start studying Judaism in order to become a rabbi. In his words he decided to sacrifice his life for the redemption and rebuilding of the Holocaust through becoming a Rabbi.[6]

[edit] Becoming a modern rebbe

He transformed himself to become not only a rabbi but a Hasidic Rebbe himself, growing Payos ("side locks") and Hasidic-style black hat during the week, and a shtreimel on Shabbat and dress like a "Rebbe" spreading Hasidic thought, from all dimensions mainly Chabad[7] Breslov[8] Izbica,[9] and others.[10] He also is teaching Rav Kook's ideology.[11]

[edit] Teaching career

He has been a career educator. For over twenty years, Weinberger was a teacher ("rebbe") at Ezra Academy, a Jewish day school in Queens and prior to that he taught at a local yeshiva in Far Rockaway.[6]

He encourages spiritual growth in many Jews.[12][13] And is a founder of an English speaking Yeshiva.[14]

He is a sought-after lecturer[15][16][17] in all kinds of Jewish communal gatherings[18] serving as scholar-in-residence in synagogues all over the United States.[19][20] Also as an invited inspirational speaker for the youth in Jewish High Schools.[21]

He also gives various lectures on different topics in many synagogues on a regular basis.[22][23], he has developed a library of more than 820 tapes.

[edit] Works

He is the author of a book called Jewish Outreach - a Halachic Perspective, KTAV publishing, 1990. It was published in conjunction with the Association for Jewish Outreach Professionals, this book examines the halakhic issues related to Jewish outreach. Among the specific questions the author examines are: What is the nature of the obligation to attract Jews back to Torah observance? Are Baal teshuva yeshivas obligated to teach Torah to all Jews who seek religious guidance? May halakhic concessions be made in synagogue services to attract ba'alei teshuvah?[24]

Weinberger is a frequent contributor to such publications as RJJ's Journal of Halacha and Contemporary Society:

And also to the OU's Jewish Action magazine:

[edit] References

  1. ^ As recognized as such by the National Council of Young Israel [1]
  2. ^ His work is cited in numerous halachik subjects: 1. The Obligation of Jews to Seek Observance of Noachide Laws by Gentiles, by Rabbi Michael J. Broyde. jlaw.com 2. Women's prayer services - theory and practice, daat.ac.il. 3. Bicycle Riding on Yom Tob, www.judaic.org
  3. ^ For instance, varies kinds of organizations, groups, publications[2] institutions[3] and charities take his blessings and advertise his endorsements, in order to raise money, a Breslav Hasidic charity [4] a Litvishe Lakewood, NJ based Jewish outreach center[5]
  4. ^ Hecht, Rabbi Benjamin (January 12, 2005). Kiruv: A Paradox of Hashkafa. nishma.org.
  5. ^ He is closely working with closely working with such organizations as the Jewish Heritage Center, Jewish Renaissance Center, Hashevaynu, Ohr Somayach, NCSY, JEP and AJOP[6]
  6. ^ a b Rose, Binyamin (January 12, 2005). Gathering Sparks in Woodmere. - Rabbi Moshe Weinberger sparks the souls of his congregants at Aish Kodesh of Woodmere, Long Island, with the teachings of the Piasezne Rebbe, Hy"d. Cover Story in Mishpacha Megezine.
  7. ^ Aish Kodesh Shiurim in Ba'al Hatanya
  8. ^ New Breslov Shiur Over the Phone, by Noted teacher of Chassidic thought Rabbi Moshe Weinberger, The Breslov Center.
  9. ^ Lectures from Rabbi Moshe Weinberger on Izbica
  10. ^ Rabbi Weinberger's lectures in the different Chasidic thoughts
  11. ^ Aish Kodesh Shiurim in Oros Ha'Teshvah
  12. ^ From Modern Jews [7] to Hasidim re next reference
  13. ^ B. Berman (July 14, 2006). Rav Moshe Weinberger Meets his Spiritual Grandchildren. Hamodia.
  14. ^ July 14, 2006 How a Yeshiva was founded through another famous rabbi urging an activist to get Rav Wienberger involved, The Jewish Press
  15. ^ His inspirational stories and ideas are quoted and reverberated by such notable Jewish Outreach websites from aish.com to such new age Chabad outreach as The Meaningful Life Center
  16. ^ Aldrich, Daniel P. (October 16, 2005). Sukkot: After the Deluge. Aish.com.
  17. ^ Jacobson, Yosef Y. Rising from the Ashes. meaningfullife.com.
  18. ^ An International Conference On Orthodox Judaism and Mental Health Co-Sponsored by The Jewish Press, Nefesh event. Dealing With Crises In the Frum Community, or at the OU West Coast Convention in 5757 Spirituality in the New Age.
  19. ^ AdultEd.qxd
  20. ^ Houston, Texas: Torah With A Texas Twang
  21. ^ News from SKA High School for Girls
  22. ^ shiur
  23. ^ Home Page
  24. ^ Edah - The courage to be modern and orthodox, The Modern Orthodox library. Subcategory: Ethics and Chesed (Ninth book on list).

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