American Orthodoxy

The Market for Gedolim: A Symposium

The response to Chaim Saiman’s recent piece for Lehrhaus has been as diverse as it has been inspiring. In the interests of continuing the conversation we have convened a symposium of writers who will offer further reflections on the topic. We have tried to ensure that a broad of range of perspectives, within the Orthodox community and beyond, find representation.

This page will continue to update throughout the week, so please check back often.


Lawrence Kaplan: “The Function of the Centrist Orthodox Gadol“


Aryeh Klapper: “The Market for Halakhic Authority – Some Reflections on Gadolnomics“


Wendy Amsellem:Ā “Not in the Market for a Gadol”


Ethan Tucker:Ā “Looking for Gedolim in All the Wrong Places?“


Miriam Gedwiser:Ā “A Question of Perspective”


Netanel Wiederblank: “New Links in an Old Chain”