Judy Maltz
Haaretz correspondent. Provided background on the open letter and Rabbi Yosef Blau.
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Sep 2, 2025 • 34min
'Astonishing backlash': Hear the Orthodox rabbi who spoke out against Gaza's famine and settler violence
Rabbi Yosef Blau, an 86-year-old Orthodox educator and former leader of Religious Zionists of America, finds himself at the center of controversy after authoring an open letter signed by 80 rabbis calling for action on Gaza's humanitarian crisis. He passionately discusses the shift in religious Zionism towards the extreme right and the moral imperative for compassion. Judy Maltz, a Haaretz correspondent, sheds light on the backlash faced by Blau and others who advocate for progressive stances, emphasizing the tension between traditional beliefs and social responsibility.
Jul 14, 2025 • 22min
The U.S. and Canada are running out of Reform rabbis. Look who's taking their place
Judy Maltz, Haaretz's Jewish world editor, discusses an intriguing trend of Israeli-born rabbis moving to the U.S. and Canada to address a growing clergy shortage in Reform and Conservative synagogues. She reveals that while fewer North American Jews are training for rabbinical roles, the numbers of those seeking ordination in Israel are on the rise. Maltz highlights the appeal of better salaries and societal respect abroad, contrasting it with the struggle for legitimacy these rabbis face in their home country.
