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?
good questions - A.
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