Category Archives: Orthodoxy

The Orthodox Paradox

Posted on August 12, 2007 by Luke Ford

Joey Kurtzman writes for Jewcy: At the 1998 reunion of Noah Feldman’s Maimonides yeshiva class, no one could possibly have imagined that a few group photographs–all wide Jewy smiles and shapeless sorta-Orthodox outfits–would spark a seat-ripping public debate almost a … Continue reading →

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Amalek Worries About The Jews

Posted on August 10, 2007 by Luke Ford

Chaim Amalek writes: More and more frequently one encounters young yeshivish Jews in New York who speak with a weird, unplaceable accent.   When interviewed on television, they seem to be mentally slow to the point where one wonders if they … Continue reading →

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Taliban Jews

Posted on August 9, 2007 by Luke Ford

Joe emails: I’ve been reading your heeb report. I’ve been out of the orthodox loop for about 15 years, so it’s interesting to see what’s going on. I saw something about the bifurcation between orthodox and reform. This brought to … Continue reading →

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The Scandal Of Jewish Particularity

Posted on August 9, 2007 by Luke Ford

Hillel Halkin writes in the New York Sun: Judaism is a religion with a universalist and a particularist side that do not harmonize easily with one another, and it is alone among the world’s great monotheistic religions in having such … Continue reading →

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Orthodox Yeshiva Claims ‘Philosophy Of Inclusiveness’

Posted on August 6, 2007 by Luke Ford

Allan Nadler writes in the Forward: "In addition to Feldman, one is reminded of, say, journalist Andrew Sullivan’s sad mewing about the Catholic Church’s rejection of his choice to live, and advocate for, an openly gay life. Closer to home, … Continue reading →

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