52 Quotes by Meir Soloveichik

Jews bear children not only because the carnal election of Abraham must continue. For Jews, raising children is essential to living a rounded ethical life.

The essence of a religion can be discovered by asking its adherents one question: 'What, to your mind, was the seminal moment in the history of the world?'

Either Jesus is the son of God, or he is not.

Even as Jews and Christians profoundly disagree about the truth, they are united in the belief that there is a truth to be sought.

For both Protestants and Catholics, and whether or not absolute continence is demanded of the clergy, celibacy remains a blessed spiritual state.

For Jews, the paradigmatic convert is the biblical Ruth, who sought not only a new relationship with God but also a new nationality.

God can desire to enter into a relationship with us; he can be drawn to some aspect of our identity.

Humanity was created in the image of God; our love is a reflection of his.

I continue to dream of a day when my skullcap will not stick out so much.