Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Debate Questions for 10/23


Positive-Historical Judaism: Although the conservatism standpoint argues for resisting change within the traditional Jewish religion, change is inevitable in order to maintain prevalence and a growing fellowship. How can you explain this contradiction?

Neo-Orthodoxy: Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch coined the term “torah im derech eretz”? What does it mean? And how does it say about the role of traditional Judaism and the modern world?

Ultra-Orthodoxy: How can people truly enjoy their lives and assimilate into modern humanity if they isolate themselves from society? How can you expect the ultra-orthodoxy to create connections and friendships with non-Jews if they shun everyone? 

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