Shlomo Zuckier

We all hope to have the Lomdus of a Litvak, the sophistication of a Modernischer, and the Frumkeit of a Chusid. Unfortunately, some people end up with the Lomdus of a Chusid, the sophistication of a Litvak, and the Frumkeit of a Modernischer.

In this article, R Shlomo Zuckier pushes back against those who rewrite Rav Aharon Lichtenstein as some sort of progressive antinomian. In reality, he wasn't left or right. He was an open-minded traditionalist who held tight to the halachic process torahmusings.com/2025/07/saving…

Today in four year old theology: “Abba, did Hashem *and* God create the world?” Well, that was an interesting bedtime…

My wife explaining to my 4-year old daughter what I do as a PhD: “Is Dad a doctor?” “Yes, but he’s a different type of doctor. He doesn’t help people’s bodies feel better.” “Oh, so he helps animal’s bodies feel better?” “Also no…”

Leading economist and public intellectual @tylercowen suggests that lack of rabbis is making us stupider. Since he's never wrong, this is your cue to go to rabbinical school, serve the Jewish people, and make us all smarter!

With thanks to Hashem, we are excited to welcome Baby Boy (!!!) Zuckier to our family! Weighing in at a robust 9 pounds 5 ounces, this not-so-little guy is going to do great things. Chana was a real champ, and mom and baby are doing well. Mazal Tov!

Just received this excellent volume, edited by Daniel Rynhold & Tyron Goldschmidt w/ nearly 40 essays on a variety of major issues in Jewish philosophy. They assigned me the chapter on "Sacrifice," where I combined historical and philosophical interests in a short survey!

Good material for the “Rabbi, why do we need kosher supervision?” file!

Looking forward to giving this Yahrtzeit Shiur tonight, commemorating ten years Rav Lichtenstein ztz"l's passing. After yesterday's very successful communal event, this is a way to honor Rav Aharon Bo Bayom with Talmud Torah proper. All are welcome to join!