“…denominations are more than just ideas and orientations…”
It seems kind of obvious that, if there is a denominational shakeup and a...
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“The rift between centrist and open Orthodoxy is…about the nature of gadolhood and the structure of rabbinic authority…”
The rift between centrist and open Orthodoxy, is thus not only about who is...
“What are the goals of the progressive Orthodox movement and are the strategies currently in place fostering the achievement of those goals?”
What are the goals of the progressive Orthodox movement and are the strategies currently...
“We don’t have to listen too closely to hear the loud grumbling in Orthodox circles. Change is afoot”
Tradition is not monolithic, and its orthodox rabbinic leadership has never been more suspect,...
“…if the criticisms of Rabbi Gordimer and others were offered on a basis of friendship and common purpose, …”
I have no difficulty if someone wants to criticize, even sharply, Open Orthodox writers,...
“Alas it is the centrists who always suffer the most in these battles”
…one sad consequence of this schism and the internecine fighting leading up to it,...
“…we must recognize there is a lot of good in all camps and we should support positive developments no matter where they originate”
As noted already, Rabbi Gordimer is an avid reader of Open Orthodox writings. In...
“…if there wasn’t an Open Orthodoxy to kick around, YU and Modern Orthodoxy would once again be the focus”
This obsession with the Open Orthodox reminds me of how in earlier centuries Christian...
“…a wider battle taking place between the Modern Orthodox establishment, led nominally by the RCA, and a vocal left-wing minority known as Open Orthodoxy”
…last week’s uproar offers another occasion, far from the first in recent years, to...
“Gordimer’s tactics do achieve one purpose; they squelch free and open debate”
Gordimer’s tactics do achieve one purpose; they squelch free and open debate. It’s always...