Joseph,
Thank you for that reference.
DY
I did not notice any condescension in Joseph’s post.
I felt that the article was good because it raised issues that are true but ignored in the modern orthodox community. I also went to Modern Orthodox high school, and I have to say that there seemed to be a level of cognitive dissonance, or at least lack of zehirut and zerizut.
Fortunately our main Rebbe was/is very learned Brisker, and was clear in showing priorities. One time someone pointed out “that guy is at Harvard”. Our Rebbe said, “who cares” with disdain. “How much learning can he do there?”
Thinking about it, I guess most of the blame should point towards the school boards, who are usually made up of professionals. They want to raise the next generation of professionals who will be able to pay the bills. I don’t think they see where are there lack of spirituality is headed.