Michael H. Steinhardt - Chairman of Jewish Life Network, philanthropist, and self-identified atheist - spoke at Yeshivat Chovevei Torah in February about the growing disparity between Orthodox and non-Orthodox Jews. (via Drew). The Edah Journal has published his remarks, entitled “A Challenge to Orthodoxy: Remarks at Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, February 9, 2006“.

I’ll begin by saying that most of what Steinhardt says is sensible. (more…)