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  1. Aaron Goldstein (born May 8, 1983) is a Canadian musician, songwriter and record producer, best known for his performance on the pedal steel guitar.

  2. Aaron Goldstein may refer to: Aaron Goldstein (musician) (born 1983), Canadian musician. Robert Aaron Gordon (1908–1978), American economist who was born Aaron Goldstein.

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    Education

    Goldstein studied at the Yeshivah Gedolah of Johannesburg for more than fifteen years, where he received his rabbinic ordination from Rabbi Azriel Chaim Goldfein; he additionally qualified as a dayan through the Eretz Hemda Institute in Jerusalem. He has a BA, LLB (Unisa), and a PhD. in human rights and constitutional law (Wits). While practising as a rabbi he completed his PhD at the University of the Witwatersrand Law School. His PhD thesis compared western and Jewish law and was published...

    Service

    Goldstein had a number of rabbinic positions before being appointed chief rabbi in December 2003. He assumed the full role in January 2005.

    Chief rabbi

    Due to his young age, Goldstein's election "startled" many people in South Africa. He was appointed by the Union of Orthodox Synagogueson the recommendation of a selection committee made up of leaders of all the Jewish communal organisations. Chief rabbi Cyril Harris supported his appointment and, until he fell ill, he helped train Goldstein into his new position. Because of his illness, Harris was not able to attend the inauguration of his successor but sent a message to be read out. In it,...

    Leadership

    Engaging with government on issues affecting South Africa and the South African Jewish community, Goldstein initiated the 'Enriching Tomorrow - sharing ideas for the future' public speaking forum in which debate and sharing of views occur on the highest level. At these events, the chief rabbi has held public meeting with president Jacob Zuma, Graça Machel, Mamphela Ramphele and Frank Chikane, to name but a few.

    Bill of responsibilities

    Goldstein heads a project on behalf of the National Religious Leaders Forum and in partnership with the Department of Educationto establish a bill of responsibilities for schools across South Africa with the aim of educating and motivating a new generation of South Africans in the values of responsibility, compassion and dignity, among others.

    CAP

    He is also the co-founder and co-chairman of the Community Active Protection (CAP) organisation which is a community based anti-crime initiative currently protecting at least 150,000 people in the city of Johannesburg and which has brought down contact crime between 80% and 90% in the areas in which it operates.[citation needed]

    Israel

    Goldstein is a vocal defender of Israel and has published many articles in the local and international press making, presenting arguments which support the Israeli side of the conflict.

    Social issues

    He is a regular contributor to print, radio and television on a variety of issues pertaining to "moral regeneration", crime, education, poverty alleviation and religious values in a modern society. His website hosts regular podcasts, video blogs, published articles and it covers a wide range of his opinions. Trembling Before G-dis a 2001 American documentary film about gay and lesbian Orthodox Jews trying to reconcile their sexuality with their faith. The film was screened in parts of South A...

    Mandela, Dumani; Goldstein, Warren (2003). African Soul Talk: when politics is not enough. Jacana Media. ISBN 978-1-919931-54-8.
    Goldstein, Warren (2006). Defending the human spirit: Jewish law's vision for a moral society. Feldheim Publishers. ISBN 978-1-58330-732-8.
    Goldstein, Warren; Wein, Berel (2013). The Legacy: Teachings for Life from the Great Lithuanian Rabbis. Maggid Books. ISBN 978-1-592643-62-2.
    Goldstein, Warren (2022). Shabbat. A Day To Create Yourself: Building character, shaping perspectives, and finding happiness through Shabbat. Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein. ISBN 978-1-77641-460-4.
  3. College basketball, National Football League. Aaron Goldsmith (born August 29, 1983, in Wichita, Kansas) is an American sportscaster who leads play-by-play on selected games for Root Sports Northwest during the Seattle Mariners baseball season. [ 1] In the off-season, he provides play-by-play for Pac-12 basketball on Fox Sports 1 .

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › DJ_AMDJ AM - Wikipedia

    Adam Michael Goldstein (March 30, 1973 – August 28, 2009), known professionally as DJ AM, was an American DJ. Born in Philadelphia , Goldstein became interested in deejaying as a child after watching Herbie Hancock perform his 1983 single " Rockit ".

  5. Jenette Elise Goldstein (born February 4, 1960) is an American actress. She is known for starring as Private Vasquez in the sci-fi horror film Aliens (1986), which won her the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress.

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  7. www.biographies.net › biography › aaron-goldsteinBiography of Aaron Goldstein

    Aaron Goldstein is a Canadian musician, songwriter and record producer, best known for his performance on the pedal steel guitar. He is a member of the Tom Wilson-led collective Lee Harvey Osmond, has recorded and toured with Cowboy Junkies, and is a member of the band Huron.

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