Rav Israel Salanter and the Study of Morality
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Development of moral virtues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Rav Israel Salanter observe about Lithuanian Jews' dedication to moral improvement?

    <p>They neglected it compared to Torah study</p> Signup and view all the answers

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