Presenter: Matt Plen. Is it possible to be an observant Jew in the modern world without abandoning either the Jewish ideal of obedience to God or the modern value of personal autonomy? We'll be exploring creative responses to this question by three orthodox (or not so orthodox) thinkers. Do they successfully defend traditional Judaism, or do they unwittingly undermine the foundations of Jewish faith? This time: Rabbi J.B. Soloveitchik, the leader of twentieth century American modern orthodoxy.
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