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Marc D. Angel

Report on the Institute's Work

Institute for Jewish Ideas and Ideals

Progress Report

June 2008

From Rabbi Marc D. Angel, Director

 

The Institute for Jewish Ideas and Ideals opened in October 2007. These past eight months have been busy and productive, and I thank all who have supported and encouraged the work of the Institute. Through your contributions, you help foster an intellectually vibrant, compassionate and inclusive Orthodox Judaism.

WEBSITE: www.jewishideas.org


The International Rabbinic Fellowship -- A New Orthodox Rabbinic Association

As co-founders of the International Rabbinic Fellowship (IRF), we are often asked why the need for another Modern Orthodox rabbinic association. The need arises from perhaps the most foundational premise of Modern Orthodoxy – the role of rabbinic authority.

In general terms, there are two models of rabbinic authority. The first suggests that rabbinic authority is hierarchal; it is vertical, emerging from the top down. This model would have rabbinic authority consolidated into the hands of the few, with key decisions being made by a small group. This group is generally comprised of roshei yeshivah, rabbis who


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