tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191778505959502350.post2830767320332441638..comments2023-07-23T07:53:17.326-04:00Comments on Baruch's Thoughts: Crossroads for the BlogBaruch Peltahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13178212221463356386noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191778505959502350.post-37439101959356257512020-10-27T13:57:39.861-04:002020-10-27T13:57:39.861-04:00Objectively speaking, and I really mean that, how ...Objectively speaking, and I really mean that, how would you expect others to view your "religious writings" in light of your current situation? I was particularly interested in your Hakirah essay on Torah Im Derech Eretz in the view of Rabbi Elias. I generally disagree with that paper, but am unsure as to how much your current view on things "delegitimize" what you wrote there & on other topics you wrote about from a religious perspective.<br />I do not mean this rhetorically or to belittle; was your writing then objective, was it at all influenced by what may have them been subliminal non-religious beliefs, what value might it have for religious people today interested in the topics you wrote about then?<br /><br />Thanks M. Bergmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15260998819631593318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191778505959502350.post-13303035275866192972010-11-08T02:54:01.375-05:002010-11-08T02:54:01.375-05:00Perhaps a "This American Life" style app...Perhaps a "This American Life" style approach. A major departure from your current writing, it may be just what you need to spark new ideas. Instead of such an academic tone to your works, you could gather personal stories to present with some analysis. You could gather stories of OTDers such as yourself, experiences of former Yeshiva students, interviews with atheists, Reform Jews, haredi clergy trying to bridge the gap between the wings of Judaism. I know, its very different from what you're accustomed to doing, but it might be interesting and could give you insight into your own experiences. Just a thought.Jaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13591343336817087900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191778505959502350.post-88569216666614813162010-11-07T22:19:08.816-05:002010-11-07T22:19:08.816-05:00Thanks for your feedback Dave, but while I might h...Thanks for your feedback Dave, but while I might have writer's block, I still have an itch to write.Baruch Peltahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178212221463356386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191778505959502350.post-3112161293523714992010-11-07T18:59:34.405-05:002010-11-07T18:59:34.405-05:00"The problem was that the ideals of the great..."The problem was that the ideals of the great Modern Orthodox rabbis weren't taught to students and so the students generally fell into three categories:"<br /><br />Now that you fell into your self-described category 2, its time to close this blog.<br /><br />Adios.Davenoreply@blogger.com