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The Tosfos Yomtov was convinced that the death of 300,000 –600,000 Jews during the Chmielnicki massacres of 1648-49 were because of improper Tefila. Communicated: Tefilla

Chillul Tefila Bifarhesia, as well as halachicly challenged verbiage and dress, are external manifestations of a critical lack of personal yiras shomayim which has lethal consequences.



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Irving Bunim’s Zionism (I)

The article on the life of Irving Bunim brought back wonderful memories of a great man (“Irving Bunim: Torah Activist, Ardent Zionist,” op-ed, Dec. 28).

We should all offer our gratitude to his daughter Chana Rubin Ausubel for bringing to light his great love for and efforts on behalf of Israel.

It is interesting that most of us remember his work with the Vaad Hatzalah, his Pirkei Avos sessions, and his tremendous respect for and support of talmidei chachamim.

But I think I am one of many who were not aware of all that he did for Israel, before and after the state became a reality. It is definitely the icing on the cake in the life of a great man in American Jewish history.

Nechama Meyers
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Irving Bunim’s Zionism (II)

Thank you for Chana Rubin Ausubel’s thought-provoking op-ed tribute to her father, Irving Bunim. Though I certainly had heard of Mr. Bunim, I had no idea how many mosdos he impacted and how incredibly active in tzarchei tzibbur he was. I therefore found the article to be both impressive and humbling at the same time.

While I was impressed by the tireless efforts and accomplishments of Mr. Bunim on both the individual and the klal level, I was humbled by the reality of what one determined individual can achieve. His extensive resume should inspire the rest of us to rise to the occasion as well.

Yehi Zichro Baruch.

Naomi Gross
Ramat Beit Shemesh, Israel

Irving Bunim’s Zionism (III)

I would like to clarify something in the tagline of the enlightening article about Irving Bunim written by my teacher Chana Rubin Ausubel:

People came from all over the world to Machon Maayan Bina to convert to Judaism. They spoke many different languages and were taught in both English and Hebrew.

Sue Kroopnick
Beit El, Israel

Orthodoxy’s Enduring Power (I)

While I found William J. Helmreich’s piece on the history of Orthodoxy in New York (“The Enduring Power of Orthodoxy,” front page essay, Dec. 28) both educational and inspirational, I was surprised that he left out any mention of ArtScroll and the revolution it brought about in English language Judaica.

I realize Mr. Helmreich was limited in terms of space and couldn’t possibly have covered everything of importance, but anyone who remembers the state of Orthodox book publishing prior to ArtScroll can appreciate the huge difference that singular enterprise has made in the lives of Jews everywhere.

Daniel Millstein
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Orthodoxy’s Enduring Power (II)

I enjoyed the article by Professor Helmreich. It was a succinct overview of the development of American Orthodoxy and gave proper credit to many who played a big part in its success.

I feel, though, that he left out one notable personality – and ironically enough, given the article’s prominent placement in your paper, it was Rabbi Sholom Klass, who founded The Jewish Press.

It was thanks to the articles and columns in The Jewish Press, which for years was the only newspaper of its kind, that many previously unaffiliated Jews turned to a Torah way of life. It certainly had a profound influence on me.

Amy Wall
New York, NY

Dismayed By Reaction To Kerry

I was dismayed by the sentiments expressed by Jewish organizational leaders in last week’s front-page news story, “Pro-Israel Community Warms to Prospect of John Kerry As Secretary of State.”

I am not persuaded by Abe Foxman’s meaningless statement that “We’ve had disagreements in the past, but on the whole he’s a staunch advocate and defender of the U.S.-Israel relationship and Israeli security.”

As the article points out, “Kerry often has acted as an advance man for Obama’s foreign policy, touting ideas the administration might not be ready to fully embrace. In March 2009, he called for a settlement freeze months before it became the centerpiece of tensions between the Obama and Netanyahu governments.”

This is a friend? I also think Kerry has the political and intellectual heft that Hillary Clinton, for all her fame and intelligence, does not. If I am correct, he will be a formidable adversary to Israel’s plans under a reelected Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Renee Marcus
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Obama And Hagel

It continues to concern me that President Obama would even think of nominating Chuck Hagel as secretary of defense (“More on the Hagel Problem,” editorial, Dec. 28).

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