Huju: There is a regular cadre of “virtual maalachim” lurking here in the YWN who are totally dismissive of a large segment of the Jewish population, including MO, OO, Conservative, reform and even some whose frumkeit index or hashkafah is “questionable” using their metrics. (Indeed, they take issue with referring to them as “Yidden”). I assume that several of them believe they represent toras Moshe M’Sinai in its purest form and it is their obligation to enforce a strict discipline and call out apikorsus wherever it may be suggested. That includes branding ALL those who vote for Democratic candidate or subscribe to a Democratic party perspective on some issues as apikorsim, “rats” and other childish Trump-like name calling. While some are simply trolling there are some who must be truly frustrated that the Mods don’t ban those posters who express views contrary to their hashkafah so they must work assiduously to “flag” such heresy.
Your comment about the incredible work of Chabad with Yidden of all persuasions is indicative of the reality of the world most of us live in that is a bit less Judgemental and considerably more open to bringing yidden back to yiddeshkeit than calling out their failures. As someone who has likely visited as many chabad centers around the world as any CR poster (who does not work directly for 770) I am amazed at the failure of the Litvish velt to recognize their contributions to yiddeshkeit but quick to battle over moishichist issues.
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