Prominent Rabbi Criticizes Urgency After Holiday
Rabbi Shaul Alter, head of the Sfas Emes yeshiva, expressed dismay at the sense of urgency felt immediately after the conclusion of the High Holidays, specifically on the evening of Simchat Torah. Speaking at a gathering, Rabbi Alter taught that people should cultivate patience and not rush into the next phase of activities so quickly after a period of spiritual reflection and observance.
He also noted that he prayed during the holiday with the Hasidic community, implying a connection to that specific stream of Orthodox Judaism.
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