[Avodah] It is not the same religion

[Yitzchok Levine]

Yesterday after shul a group of us were standing outside and 
chatting. One of the people mentioned something that had been 
announced in shul and then said, "I never remember hearing about this 
when I was growing up." I replied, "Today it is a new religion." The 
person paused, thought for a moment, and then nodded agreement.

Today we do see things that many consider to be fundamental Jewish 
practices which are really questionable innovations. Yet, there are 
those who will maintain that these are old practices that must be 
maintained. In Appendix I of Beyom Chasunaso which is entitled 
"Beware of Strangers," Rabbi Zev Cinamon deals with a number of 
things that have become standard practice at many chasunas today. You 
may be very surprised to read what he has to say about calligraphical 
Kesubos, untying neckties, shoelaces, etc., praying under the chupah, 
singing eishes chayil, and Maypole dances. See 
http://www.stevens.edu/golem/llevine/levine/beyom_appendix_i.pdf .

Again, to find out where you can purchase this interesting sefer, contact

Yeshiva Gedolah Of West Hempstead
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