TORA, the organization of Traditional Orthodox Rabbis of America, applauds the recent decision by the Orthodox Union to implement the details of the responsum they presented last year. In a statement released yesterday, the OU states unequivocally that the institution of female clergy is not in consonance with Orthodox Judaism and therefore will not be acceptable in OU member synagogues. Despite harrowing criticism from more liberal rabbis, the OU decided to … Continue reading Statement on Orthodox Union’s Stance on Women Clergy

TORA, the organization of Traditional Rabbis of America, applauds and expresses our deep gratitude to President Trump for his courageous and historic decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and to begin the process of moving the American embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. This decision, which implements a law passed by Congress in 1995, acknowledges the reality that each sovereign … Continue reading Statement on the Status of Jerusalem

Judaism celebrates marriage and the creation of families. However, families must conform to a Torah framework, following its laws including those listed in Vayikra 18, as delineated by the Talmud and later authorities. Recently, some synagogues that affiliate Orthodox have congratulated members or children and grandchildren of members on life cycle events that are in blatant violation of Torah laws, specifically same-sex unions. TORA, the umbrella group of Traditional Orthodox … Continue reading Statement on Synagogue Acknowledgment of Forbidden Unions