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What was Rav Israel Salanter's goal regarding the study of morality and ethics in yeshivas?
What was Rav Israel Salanter's goal regarding the study of morality and ethics in yeshivas?
- To focus solely on the methodology of prayer
- To eliminate the study of Torah
- To establish it as a distinct subject within the curriculum (correct)
- To reduce the emphasis on Talmudic study
Why did Rav Israel Salanter criticize the approach of Lithuanian Jews towards moral improvement?
Why did Rav Israel Salanter criticize the approach of Lithuanian Jews towards moral improvement?
- They neglected the study of Talmud
- They focused too much on developing relationships with God
- They did not devote themselves adequately to moral improvement (correct)
- They were not diligent in their Torah study
Where did Rav Israel Salanter identify the moral weak point of his generation?
Where did Rav Israel Salanter identify the moral weak point of his generation?
- In their dedication to Torah study
- In social and economic life (correct)
- In matters related to prayer
- In their observance of commandments
What did Rav Israel Salanter feel was neglected due to the overemphasis on Talmudic study?
What did Rav Israel Salanter feel was neglected due to the overemphasis on Talmudic study?
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What did Rav Israel Salanter observe about Lithuanian Jews' dedication to moral improvement?
What did Rav Israel Salanter observe about Lithuanian Jews' dedication to moral improvement?
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