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Jan 5, 2024, 12:44 AM

The Modern Orthodox Conundrum, Part 3: The Solution

The Solution? Firstly, what’s really important to you? You can’t dance at two parties. If Torah and mitzvot are not on the top of your list, then your observance -- along with your children's -- will reflect that. We either...

Apr 3, 2023, 11:58 PM

The Modern Orthodox Conundrum: Part II Why?

Part Two: Why is this Happening? Last week, we discussed that a problem actually exists within the Modern Orthodox community. Recent pew polls suggest that one in three Modern Orthodox children are no longer fully shomer shabbos nor do they...

Mar 13, 2023, 9:00 PM

The Modern Orthodox Conundrum Part 1

The Modern Orthodox Conundrum A three-part series on what the problem is, why is it happening, and the solution. This piece also appeared in the Jewish Press and the Jewish Home. Friends, I think it's time we talk tachlis. What I'm going...

Jul 23, 2021, 8:18 AM

My ‘Orthodox’ Life

Dear Julia, Like too many before you, you have chosen to air your laundry to the public and as an American, I have no problem with that. But when much of what you say is not accurate, and you give...

About Me

Avi has published over 200 articles for the Jewish Press, as well as The Jewish LINK, AISH.com and more, and just completed his second book, Real Questions, Real Answers.