Taking Responsibility for Halachic Guidance: A Response to Ezra Schwartz
In his recent thoughtful essay, R. Ezra Schwartz notes a paradox: While shul life during COVID lockdowns became more decentralized, halachic decision-making became more and
In his recent thoughtful essay, R. Ezra Schwartz notes a paradox: While shul life during COVID lockdowns became more decentralized, halachic decision-making became more and
It is impossible to ignore the rising tension between the centralization and decentralization of the Jewish community and its religious practices. Much has been said
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