Usually when leveling criticism I avoid identifying the subject of the criticism if the person is a Torah Jew [and sometimes even if not]. It is important to reject false ideas and ideologies but not to attack people. But today, since I think he overstepped the lines and traversed into forbidden territory, and b/c he is so popular, I will not keep him anonymous. In this shiur *he* began by saying that Charedim are "Reform Jews". Why?
For two reasons: 1] They don't serve in the army. 2] They don't have enough secular studies [a "חיוב דאורייתא" in his words!!!].
In other words: The Chazon Ish, the Brisker Rov, the Chebiner Rov, The Steipler and his son Rav Chaim Kniyevsky, Rav Aharon Kotler, Rav Chaim Shmuelevitz, Rav Avraham Kahanaman, Rav Shmuel Rozovsky, Rav Moshe Feinstein, Rav Avraham Genechovski, Rav Shteinman, Rav Schach, Rav Yechezkel Abramsky, Rav Yaakov Moshe Charlap, Rav Tzvi Pesach Frank, Rav Ovadiah Yosef, Rav Ben-Zion Abba Shaul, Rav Moshe Shapiro, Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach, Rav Shlomo Fischer, just about every Chasidishe Rebbe and too many more names to mention of Roshei Yeshiva, Roshei Kollel, Gedolei Torah, Tzadakei Yesod Olam were all Reform Jews, but Rabbi Dr. A.R.R is a true Torah Jew. They are just trying to take the easy way out [his expression - not mine] while he is completely aligned with the will of Hashem.
The claim is shocking as it is blasphemous, chutzpah-dik, irreverent and ignorant.
So I protest with all my might. במקום חילול השם אין חולקין כבוד לרב ד"ר.
עפרא לפומיה. ויהי רצון שיחזור בתשובה שלימה.
This is what happens when your avoda zara religion is Zionism and Torah U-Madda.
This is also a person who is a strong supporter of girls enlisting in Tzahal which all Gedolei Yisrael strictly forbade and many call it יהרג ואל יעבור. But if your religion is Zionism then it is worth it to have thousands [!!!] of girls sexually harassed by their perverted commanders and fellow soldiers in order to serve in the Israeli Army.
One should have the common sense and humility to know when he is out of his league. The above Rabbonim are not just in another league than A.R.R. but in another universe.
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Note: This is not to detract from the appreciation and awe that I have for the Mesirus Nefesh and bravery of our soldiers who are protecting all of us at this very moment.
Of course.
