Rabbi Kurtz is the assistant rabbi of Congregation Agudath Sholom in Stamford, CT, where he lives with his wife, Marisa, and their beloved daughter, Talya.
Rabbi Kurtz lectures on a range of contemporary issues, including political correctness, nationalism, and gender identity, through the halachic lens. His writings have appeared in forums such as The Journal of Halacha and Contemporary Society (“RJJ Journal”), Panim Journal, Tradition, The Lehrhaus, and Torah Musings.
He recently published his first sefer, Challenging Assumptions (Mosaica Press, 2023).
A complete schedule of special lectures and discussion about Rabbi Kurtz's new book to follow
Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob 380 Whitehall Rd Albany, NY 12208
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