Reply To: Rabbi bites the laffa

iacisrmma: I’m not talking about the Haskalah. I’m talking about the historical time.

In my view, middle ages, okay. Fine, if you’re referring to a traditional which started circa 1300, then to me that’s established.

On the other hand, to refer to something that began in the 1800’s, which is around the same time as the Haskalah, then to me that’s relatively new.

In the same way that our women will likely survive childbirth today is relatively new.

In the same way that getting antibiotics from doctors today is relatively new.

In the same way that relying on electric lighting in our homes is relatively new.

ALL NEW [to me]

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My calculation of “new” is in historical reference from what I consider “old.”