I can't imagine anyone sensible complaining "No one is making videos for me!"

How can any Jew begrudge Modern Orthodox Jewish men in college making some wonderful music videos?

And how can any Jew, Orthodox or not, angrily knock modesty? The authors makes liberal Modern Orthodox Jews out to be almost the same as the anti-female, fundamentalist Taliban. That's just hateful, and unacceptable.

Some young men who care about Judaism wanted to form a vocal group, record some songs, and make some videos. Guess what? So can you! In fact, non-orthodox Jews outnumber orthodox Jews 10 to 1. No one is stopping us non-orthodox Jews from doing so.

If there is to be any anger directed at anyone, perhaps the author should look at herself, her relatives, her friends, and her synagogue, and ask why they aren't doing what the Maccabeats are doing.

Here's my radical vision for the future: Instead of attacking others, who are only slightly different from you, for doing something well, try to do something good yourself.

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