Category Archives: Marc B. Shapiro

The Dignity Of Work

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Luke Ford

In his fourth lecture on the Steipler for Torah in Motion, professor Marc B. Shapiro says: “The Talmud says every man must teach his son a profession. The Steipler rejects this. All those passages that speak about the dignity of … Continue reading →

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He Never Learns Anything From His University of Scranton Students

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Luke Ford

In his third lecture on the Steipler for Torah in Motion, professor Marc B. Shapiro says: This semester [with T.I.M.] especially I have very learned people.” “Sitting at the University of Scranton with typical American students, this [Talmudic teaching that … Continue reading →

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When The Steipler Became A Holy Man

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Luke Ford

In his second lecture on the Steipler for Torah in Motion, professor Marc B. Shapiro says: After the Chazon Ish died, people turned to the Steipler with their problems. “The Steipler begins to assume the role of the tzaddik, the … Continue reading →

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How Does The Haredi World Change?

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Luke Ford

In his second lecture on the Steipler for Torah in Motion, professor Marc B. Shapiro says: “Any changes are only valid if they are put forth by their authority figures. All the propaganda put out by people like Avi Shafran … Continue reading →

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Does A Jew Need To Earn His Beard?

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Luke Ford

I was taken aback a few years ago when I had a beard when an old woman told me I had to earn the right to have a beard and I clearly had not. I thought it was clearly the … Continue reading →

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