He is part of the 'Open Orthodoxy' movement; a more extreme version of the Reform Movement. At least the Reform call themselves that. These deniers of Torah Laws have the audacity of calling themselves 'Orthodox'. They have been ousted from the RCA and, in general, by the Modern Orthodox organizations. 'Open' means it cannot be Orthodox. They are open to anything that goes against Halacha.
Who, specifically, was "ousted from the RCA". I don't think that is correct. There are a few figures who gave up their membership in the RCA, and Chovevei Torah graduates are not eligible for RCA membership with only that s'micha. But no standing member was "ousted" that I recall.
It's clear that Shmuly Yanklowitz is more guided by his liberal philosophy than by his religion. The prayer in question has been recited throughout history, even when the President/King/Ruler was not favorably disposed toward the Jewish people. A classic example is Czarist Russia, where the locals prayed specifically for Nicholas II, his wife, and his children - despite the Cantonist decrees.
This is what happens when one is confused about foundational religious principles. He has placed liberalism above all, and therefore comes up with this ridiculous "prayer".
same quandary different angle :
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He is part of the 'Open Orthodoxy' movement; a more extreme version of the Reform Movement. At least the Reform call themselves that. These deniers of Torah Laws have the audacity of calling themselves 'Orthodox'. They have been ousted from the RCA and, in general, by the Modern Orthodox organizations. 'Open' means it cannot be Orthodox. They are open to anything that goes against Halacha.
ReplyDeleteWho, specifically, was "ousted from the RCA". I don't think that is correct. There are a few figures who gave up their membership in the RCA, and Chovevei Torah graduates are not eligible for RCA membership with only that s'micha. But no standing member was "ousted" that I recall.
DeleteI pray that Rabbi Yanklowitz be guided away from his basic instincts and return to normative Judaism. And let us say Amen.
ReplyDeleteIt's clear that Shmuly Yanklowitz is more guided by his liberal philosophy than by his religion. The prayer in question has been recited throughout history, even when the President/King/Ruler was not favorably disposed toward the Jewish people. A classic example is Czarist Russia, where the locals prayed specifically for Nicholas II, his wife, and his children - despite the Cantonist decrees.
ReplyDeleteThis is what happens when one is confused about foundational religious principles. He has placed liberalism above all, and therefore comes up with this ridiculous "prayer".
Nicholas I was the Czar at the time of the Cantonists, not Nicholas II.
DeleteYou are correct - typo on my part
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