In my previous post, I drew attention to the stunning rabbinic silence while shuls and yeshivos were shut down, wondering why no source, precedent or rationale in Jewish Law was ever offered in defense of these unprecedented policies. For the sake of accuracy, in this present post, I'd like to correct that. These policies are not unprecedented at all. They have been attempted several times before in history...
Woe to Us -- G-d Under Attack, Part II
Woe to Us -- G-d Under Attack, Part II
Woe to Us -- G-d Under Attack, Part II
In my previous post, I drew attention to the stunning rabbinic silence while shuls and yeshivos were shut down, wondering why no source, precedent or rationale in Jewish Law was ever offered in defense of these unprecedented policies. For the sake of accuracy, in this present post, I'd like to correct that. These policies are not unprecedented at all. They have been attempted several times before in history...