Next Week Shabbat, Scholar In Residence: Rabbi Chaim Jachter

I thought I'd give this some publicity:

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At Etz Chaim of KGH
From their shul bulletin:

Shabbat, January 4-5

We will be honored to welcome Scholar-in-Residence Rabbi Chaim Jachter, of the Beit Din of Elizabeth, New Jersey, and author of two volumes on Halakhic topics entitled Gray Matter. His topic will be “The Halakhic Process:”

■ 8:00 PM, Friday Night Oneg: “Beit Din in Action” – A study of three real life disputes and how Beit Din resolved the dispute.

■ 4:40 PM, Between Mincha and Ma'ariv: “Can a Halachic Decision be Appealed?” The answer may surprise you!

■ 8:15 PM, Motzaei Shabbat: “The Influence of a Posek’s Values on his Halachic Decisions” ($5.00 suggested donation)

This event is being cosponsored by the Center for Modern Torah Scholarship. For more information, contact Rabbi Moshe Rosenberg

2) Also, the following:
YUConnects is an exciting new project for the single alumni of Yeshiva University.

Our launch event will take place on Tuesday, January 8th from 7-10 PM.

It should be a fun-filled evening of entertainment and food and a chance to meet people and find out what YUConnects is all about.
There are still a few spots remaining, and availability is limited so sign up today!

To register please go to www.yu.edu/yuconnects/form.asp