Year: 2022

(Seen on Chananya Weissman’s newsletter.)

In response to Friday’s article, a reader writes:

I wouldn’t compare Chaim Walder’s rabbi-hood or lack thereof to that of Deri or Gafni.

Deri, for whatever shortcomings he may or may not have, is a very learned individual. I wouldn’t at all be surprised if he has semichah, though that is irrelevant.

Gafni was a rosh kollel. A certain great Torah personality forced him to drop it and enter politics. If they weren’t politicians, I would certainly call them “Rabbi.”

Walder, on the other hand…

End.

And just like that, I started suspecting all Rosh Kollel’s…

To be fair, yes those were poor examples. But my point still stands (using other names).

And without any international help, either…

Would Satmar claim this was “no miracle whatsoever“?

(Overheard)