All Entries Tagged With: "chassidim"
Satmar Rav: Let Them Work for My G’virim
On the Yahrtzeit of the Satmar Rav ZT”L, I was reminded of a story I once heard. An American Rabbi once asked the Satmar Rav why he was against college. He replied that he didn’t feel college is a proper place for a yid to be in because of all the bad influences that are [...]
Do Chassidim Have a Kollel Problem?
Generally speaking, by Chassidim there is no kollel problem. They strongly believe in the novel idea that men should earn a living, and the women should stay at home with the children. However, there are signs of change. At a recent meeting of Roshei Kollel in Boro Park, there was a request by many Chassidishe [...]
The Lesson of Brisk – Recognizing the Real Truth
When we were young, we were all hyped up about learning in Brisk – as if that was the only place one can learn in Eretz Yisroel. I must admit that I too suffered from that disease, may it quickly be eradicated from our midst. Although generally I regret my time spent there, there was [...]
