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Category Archives: Orthodoxy
Carrying On The Sabbath
In his second lecture on R. Joseph Mesas for Torah in Motion, professor Marc B. Shapiro says: “If R. Joseph Mesas made his rulings in America, we’d think he was a Conservative rabbi.” “In Algeria in the 1920s, 1930s, the … Continue reading
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Modern Orthodox Demographics
In his fifth lecture on the Steipler for Torah in Motion, professor Marc B. Shapiro says: Modern Orthodox is larger than haredim. Modern is larger in Israel, about 20-25% of the population. The haredim are about 11%. The Modern are … Continue reading
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Why Don’t Many Unmarried Orthodox Women Try To Look Their Best?
Yitta Halberstam writes about the shidduch (finding a spouse) scene: The second thing that jolted me when I opened the door (and which I know will incur many a mother’s wrath, but which I feel I must speak about) was … Continue reading
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Rav Menashe Klein – Most Extreme Writer On Jewish Law
In his fifth lecture on the Steipler for Torah in Motion, professor Marc B. Shapiro says: “Menashe Klein was a genius, and the most extreme and fanatical of anyone writing halacha today.” “Menashe Klein wants to recreate the way things … Continue reading
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The Victory Of The Orthodox Jewish Extremists
In his fourth lecture on the Steipler for Torah in Motion, professor Marc B. Shapiro says: “Why are so many extremist figures leaders in our era? Rav Ahron Kotler, the Steipler, Rav Shach. “People are looking for extremism. Moderation is … Continue reading
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