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Rabbi Avi Weiss on the Open Orthodox Revolution

1 February 2023

Rabbi Avi Weiss joins VOI's Judy Lash Balint in-studio to spell out the revolutionary ideas behind the Open Orthodoxy movement he is pioneering. Ordination of women, dialogue with the non-Orthodox movements, inclusiveness and spiritual activism are the hallmarks of this orthodox rabbi, also known for his bold protests on behalf of the Jewish people.

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