I honestly love this substack. I’ve always been intrigued the history and theology of heterodox Judaism, but the entire time I’ve recognized the lack of vitality that heterodox institutions have, at least in the modern day. I am therefore looking forward to seeing how you will address the various problems you refer to.
If I may ask, for better understanding of the framework in which you are trying to solve the problems of modern Jewry, what is your religious affiliation, if any?
“Rabbi Tarfon: “the day is short, and the work is plentiful, and the laborers are indolent, and the reward is great, and the master of the house is insistent.” These problems aren’t going to solve themselves. Let’s get to work.”—motivational
Regarding “But we have predecessors on whose shoulders we stand, from whom we can learn what works and what doesn’t.
That is, of course, the essence of Judaism. None of us is standing alone before God. We stand there together with our brethren — those who are with us today, and those who were there before us. “—helpful, supportive
Regarding “Religion is supposed to be a little bit strange and weird, but also grand, beautiful, and majestic. It is supposed to add a tinge of magic to your life, to connect you to something larger than yourself.”—i like this!
I honestly love this substack. I’ve always been intrigued the history and theology of heterodox Judaism, but the entire time I’ve recognized the lack of vitality that heterodox institutions have, at least in the modern day. I am therefore looking forward to seeing how you will address the various problems you refer to.
If I may ask, for better understanding of the framework in which you are trying to solve the problems of modern Jewry, what is your religious affiliation, if any?
I’m excited
“Rabbi Tarfon: “the day is short, and the work is plentiful, and the laborers are indolent, and the reward is great, and the master of the house is insistent.” These problems aren’t going to solve themselves. Let’s get to work.”—motivational
Regarding “But we have predecessors on whose shoulders we stand, from whom we can learn what works and what doesn’t.
That is, of course, the essence of Judaism. None of us is standing alone before God. We stand there together with our brethren — those who are with us today, and those who were there before us. “—helpful, supportive
Regarding “Religion is supposed to be a little bit strange and weird, but also grand, beautiful, and majestic. It is supposed to add a tinge of magic to your life, to connect you to something larger than yourself.”—i like this!