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A ‘Fake’ Haredi?

It is to Jonathan Rosenblum’s great credit that he has written this critical essay in a Haredi publication.

Can a Gadol Resign?

Gedolim are not perfect. They are human, just like the rest of us. A true Gadol will always try to do the right thing. And the public should not lose out because of occasional errors.

Is it True that ‘No One Really Frum Has a TV’?

With this comment Rabbi Schneierson wiped out of Orthodoxy most of observant Jewry including many Haredim.

Kippah Clip Ultimate Religious Engineer’s Tool

A secular Israeli industrial design student has taken the joke about a kippah clip being the ultimate tool and made it into a reality.

Myths and Realities of the ‘Shidduch Crisis’

Many singles are not facing a crisis of shidduchim but a crisis of identity, wrestling with existential questions most families simply do not have the time to consider.

The Ketubah as a Prenup

If the Ketubah would be taken seriously, as an enforceable legal document then there would be fewer agunot, "chained" women awaiting Jewish divorce from their husbands.

Is Consent for Metzitza B’Peh Really about Banning Circumcision?

Metzizah b'peh is not even required by many Orthododx poskim. In fact it is actually discouraged by some.

The ‘Tznius Chase’: Is This Photo Immodest?

This is the 'tznius chase,' a subset of the 'Frumkeit race,' also known as the move to the right.

Weberman’s Sentence: Justice Has Been Served

No one should see Weberman's 103 year sentence as excessively harsh. Instead they should see this as a victory for the abused.

Movers and Shakers

In his new book Movers and Shakers, Elliot Resnick was able to capture the essence of each of his subjects.

To Be (Anonymous) or Not to Be

Although I allow people to post anonymously (albeit with at least an alias) I would prefer that people stand by their words and not be afraid of them.

Inspiring Our Youth and the Search for Meaning

Among the many things Judaism can do for you is to give meaning to your life.

In the Army Now: An Orthodox Jew’s US Army Experience

It is vital for religious Jews of all ages to be involved in public service in some form or another.

The Price of Enforced Uniformity

By now a critical mass of Charedim has learned and internalized that the evils – which are real – are not the only thing the internet has to offer.

What Is Sexual Abuse?

Should a university be sued because their officials at that time misread those events as relatively harmless?

Telling it Like it is – Publicly

No matter how altruistic one is - if he is afraid to speak the truth out of fear of being attacked, that is not leadership.

The Future of Judaism

Modern Orthodox Jews will join the ranks of Moderate Charedim as a socially cohesive group.

In Appreciation to My Readers…

I wish to thank all of my readers for your support in helping to make this blog the success that it is.

Judaism as the Meaning of the Jewish state

The ideal is a tolerant Jewish state which is nevertheless fully Jewish. This isn’t an easy sell to secular Israelis.

Outreach, Inreach and Insularity

Inspiring the unaffiliated can be done through inspirational stories or through our own behavior as role models.

Are the Ultra Orthodox Incapable of Seeing God Fearing in National Religious Jews?

A Chareidi rabbi lamented the attempt to denigrate a kiddush hashem preformed by a dati-leumi (national-religious) student.

Tznius Squads: Can This Really be Judaism?

The extreme emphasis on tznius (modesty) has even led to husbands and wives being buried in separate locations.

Orthodox Matchmaking Needs Huge Fixing

My own experiences within the shidduch system has caused me to question it considerably.

Whose Judaism is it Anyway?

The tragedy that we face today is that everyone thinks they are the sole possessors of the answer.

Who Were Yosef’s Eidei Kiddushin?

In this week’s parshah Yosef brings his two sons to his father Yaakov to receive blessings before his death. Rashi tells us that when Yaakov was about to bless Yosef’s sons the shechinah left him as a result of some of Yosef’s sons’ evil descendants.

Stop Citing Halachah

Using the term "Halacha" for policies which are not in fact Halacha, delegitimizes those who differ and causes ill-will towards Jewish law.

A Haredi Role Model

A Haredi organization helps Haredim be brought up to speed to meet the challenges of the modern work place.

We Ain’t Got a Soul in America

Jewish life changes when we are in Galut. Not only does our Clalli soul disappear, but every detail of our life is affected.

An Existential Analysis

If we are going to survive as a Jewish people, we must revise the system.

An Ignorant Student

It isn’t only important how hard a student studies, but what he studies.

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