“This vernacular, coupled with humor, creates a welcoming space”
…religious education has become a commodity that attracts people with a welcoming common vernacular...
Category Archives: Lubavicher Hasidim
“There is no substantial evidence to see if Aish’s movement is more effective than Chabad’s, but the more modern approach to the material does continue to set the difference in tone in these two online orthodox movements”
Like Chabad, Aish provides links to information about their schools and drop-in classes. The...
“…the most modern technology is providing outreach to people in search of an older, traditional lifestyle”
The use of the internet by orthodox groups also suggests a paradox: the most...
“With rates of suicide and drug abuse as high as they are in America, Chabad.org recognizes that these are the moments when they have a chance of connecting to, and helping, a specific audience”
There is a cliché that “There are no atheists in a fox hole.” Chabad...
“Chabad’s site is an open gym, but the exercise is religious education and practice”
The gym may be open 24 hours. This allows those who work, have families,...
“The best part of Chabad’s site is that it appeals to all ages”
By the mid-1980s, computers had been introduced to the average home; they had also...
“Ironically, from a professional perspective the liberal YCT rabbi actually has more in common with Haredi outreach-oriented figures than the inreach focused RIETS graduates”
Ironically, from a professional perspective the liberal YCT rabbi actually has more in common...
“It is uplifting to see segments of the community suddenly adopt Chabad strategies”
It is uplifting to see segments of the community suddenly adopt Chabad strategies. The...
“…when you have made up your mind to believe that your rabbi is God, neither death nor disappearance will discourage you”
Apparently, when you have made up your mind to believe that your rabbi is...
“Lubavitchers aim ultimately to make their way the new standard of observant Judaism: Orthodox and yet at home in the modern world”
In their tolerance of modernity (uncharacteristic of harediJews in general) and their ability to...