If R. Akiva was perhaps overly generous in judging his generation, it can perhaps be ascribed to the belief, based on his own experience, that everyone is capable of a dramatic life change. Meir Soloveichik akivaascribebase Change image and share on social
For both Protestants and Catholics, and whether or not absolute continence is demanded of the clergy, celibacy remains a blessed spiritual state. Meir Soloveichik absoluteblesscatholic Change image and share on social
Traditional Judaism has always embraced the doctrine of the immortality of the soul and the ultimate resurrection of the dead. Meir Soloveichik deaddoctrineembrace Change image and share on social
Humanity was created in the image of God; our love is a reflection of his. Meir Soloveichik creategodhumanity Change image and share on social
As with the Pilgrims at Plymouth Rock, the origins of Shearith Israel trace back to a small group of religious freedom-seekers and a treacherous ocean passage to the New World. Meir Soloveichik backfreedomgroup Change image and share on social
To Catholic, Orthodox, and some Protestant Christians, communion involves partaking of the physical real presence of God in the bread and wine of the Eucharist. By contrast, the Torah draws the Jew into engagement with God's infinite mind. Torah learning is the definitive Jewish mode of communion with God. Meir Soloveichik breadcatholicchristian share on social
The practice of shaving makes its first appearance in the Bible in connection with the story of Joseph, who as a young man was sold by his brothers into slavery in Egypt, where he was subsequently imprisoned on false charges. Meir Soloveichik appearancebiblebrother share on social
To the Christian Church, the destruction of the Temple served as an ultimate sign that the Jews were no longer God's chosen people, divine favor having now been transferred to a newer and better Israel. Meir Soloveichik choosechristianchurch share on social
Religious relativism is not the answer to disagreement between faiths; yet relativism, and a blurring of religious distinctions, all too often result when two deeply believing faith communities engage each other in the public arena on theological issues. Meir Soloveichik answerarenabelieve share on social
The Hebrew Bible, while firmly opposing pagan sexual practices, nevertheless celebrates man's and woman's desire for each other as divinely designed. Meir Soloveichik biblecelebratedesign Change image and share on social