Joseph
fair enough.
How about the idea behind it
here from their website:
“…but many Charedi Jews who want to transition to a more Centrist or Modern Orthodox community face hurdles that prevent them from doing so (whether cultural, educational, or simply feeling unwelcomed). Some of these people end up leaving religious life altogether.
Makom will offer one on one mentoring so that participants can meet a new friend in a community to which they previously had no access; classes to discuss questions and variances in Jewish hashkafa and law; meetings to share experiences…”
To tell you the truth, Im not sure what to think. It definitely rubs me the wrong way but being that the problem they address is real, and the only alternative I know of is footsteps, I think this may be a necessary evil.