«In light of the American Orthodox community's growing strength and the on-going decline of the non-observant community, it would seem logical that the Orthodox would focus their resources, strengths, and talents on l'hagdil Torah ul'ahadira – on unity and strength. After all, every segment of the Orthodox community – modern, centrist, Yeshivish, Chassidish, and Litvish – establish a solid foundation for our children and students. Yet, ironically, the more successful and accomplished we become, the more petty, splintered, and irrational we become. We grow suspicious of one another. We are intolerant, and worse. A vise of zealousness and intolerance has gripped too many within the observant community. Our fervor has not lifted us up but has made us small and ugly.»
Strangers Among Us - Judaism - Israel National News
http://www.israelnationalnews.com/Articles/Article.aspx/13479
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RRW
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