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==Who are we?== | ==Who are we?== | ||
<p style="text-indent: 2em">I'm not interested in taking any credit but because people asked I just wanted to clarify who I am | <p style="text-indent: 2em">I'm not interested in taking any credit but because people asked I just wanted to clarify who I am. I'm currently a student in Yeshiva University in Rav Schachter's shiur and previously I went to Shaalvim Yeshiva. My older brothers also went to YU and are involved in another great website called [http://www.berachot.org/index.htm www.Berachot.org]. My brothers and I came up with this idea a few years ago. At first we thought it was impossible to organize and translate all of the halacha but thought perhaps it would be possible if it's done slowly and with the help of others. By the way, every edit or comment is greatly appreciated.</p> | ||
<p style="text-indent: 2em"> In general, the site is meant to cater to Jews of all types (must be Orthodox, though) and all minhagim. Therefore, irrelevant of my background, I'm happy to to include as many Orthodox opinions as possible. However, as the site is growing and isn't finished it's very possible that a particular opinion on a particular subject was missed.</p> | <p style="text-indent: 2em"> In general, the site is meant to cater to Jews of all types (must be Orthodox, though) and all minhagim. Therefore, irrelevant of my background, I'm happy to to include as many Orthodox opinions as possible. However, as the site is growing and isn't finished it's very possible that a particular opinion on a particular subject was missed.</p> | ||
Here's a few links to articles about Halachipedia: | |||
* [http://blogs.yu.edu/news/2013/02/26/click-here-to-learn-more/ An article from YUNews] | |||
* [http://nleresources.com/2012/10/17/halachipedia/ Jewish Educators Resources from Ner LeElef] | |||
* [http://thebeaconmag.com/2012/02/arts_and_culture/halachipedia-com-according-to-its-maker/ Article in YU's The Beacon Magazine] | |||
==Reliability of Halachipedia== | ==Reliability of Halachipedia== | ||
