A Thousand Words – November 19, 2018
In a historic, uplifting ceremony at the Jerusalem Theatre last Wednesday, Ohr Torah Stone officially installed Rabbi Dr. Kenneth Brander as President and Rosh HaYeshiva, a celebration which will culminate on December 19th, with an investiture dinner in New York. The emotional highlight of the evening came as OTS founder Rabbi Shlomo Riskin pronounced over Rabbi… Continue Reading A Thousand Words – November 19, 2018
Rabbi Dr. Kenneth Brander – Investiture as President and Rosh HaYeshiva
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Parshat Lech Lecha – a Journey of Self-Discovery
Parshat Lech Lecha: A Journey of Self-Discovery Rabbi Kenneth Brander Lech Lecha sets into motion the ancient journey which lay the groundwork for Am Yisrael’s enduring connection with Eretz Yisrael. Yet the formulation of the text begs for elucidation. While this parsha finds Avraham and Sara leading the charge, only a few verses earlier, in… Continue Reading Parshat Lech Lecha – a Journey of Self-Discovery
Parshat Bereishit – Connecting Between Sacred and Profane
Parshat Bereishit: Connecting Between Sacred and Profane Rabbi Kenneth Brander As we begin reading the Torah anew and are reintroduced to the story of Creation, one seemingly trivial point often goes unnoticed: the fact that humankind is conceived and born specifically on “yom vav” – the sixth day of Creation. Perhaps reflecting the very essence… Continue Reading Parshat Bereishit – Connecting Between Sacred and Profane
“Jewish identity, taught by emissaries and suitcases”
Jewish identity, taught by emissaries and suitcases Rabbi Kenneth Brander, lately of Teaneck, on moving to Israel and new programs from Ohr Torah Stone By JOANNE PALMER August 16, 2018 It’s not at all surprising that the iconic object that Rabbi Dr. Kenneth Brander brought with him on the Nefesh b’Nefesh flight that he, his wife,… Continue Reading “Jewish identity, taught by emissaries and suitcases”
“We are closing the circle”
“We are closing the circle,” Rabbi Kenneth Brander told Attila Somfalvi in the Ynet news studio on Thursday morning, as he shared the “story of the suitcase” – the history behind the 7 lb. case which made aliya along with the Brander family last Wednesday. Somfalvi displayed the heavy suitcase on the news desk as… Continue Reading “We are closing the circle”
If These Pages Could Talk
If These Pages Could Talk Rabbi Kenneth Brander 27/07/2018 A number of years ago, my parents began preparing to leave the home they’d lived in for decades. But at a certain point, my siblings and I realized that nothing was being packed. My father would open a drawer, look at what was inside, and a groundswell… Continue Reading If These Pages Could Talk
Nachum Segal in-flight interview with Rabbi Brander
“A wonderful and wondrous opportunity to be able to do wonderful things for the Jewish people in Medinat Yisrael.” Nachum Segal’s mobile broadcast from the Nefesh B’Nefesh aliya flight to Israel captured the palpable excitement and inspiration amongst the olim. Listen to his interview with Rabbi Dr. Kenneth Brander, OTS incoming President and Rosh HaYeshiva,… Continue Reading Nachum Segal in-flight interview with Rabbi Brander
OTS on Future of Modern Orthodoxy
Ohr Torah Stone Weighs in on the Future of Modern Orthodoxy By Harry Glazer |The Jewish Link | June 21, 2018 Jews who identify as Modern Orthodox can be excused for wondering about the long-term viability of their approach, since reports of its perilous prospects are common in Jewish publications. Recurring news of squabbles in… Continue Reading OTS on Future of Modern Orthodoxy
Counting towards a New Reality
Sefirat Haomer and Women’s Leadership — Counting towards a New Reality by Rabbi Kenneth Brander – 18/05/2018 “Not only is the teaching of Torah Shebe’al Peh to girls permissible, but it is nowadays an absolute imperative. This policy of discrimination between the sexes as to subject matter and method of instruction which is still advocated by… Continue Reading Counting towards a New Reality