Rabbis command no respect anymore. Power lies in the hands of big machers with gelt. Power of the purse is an attitude that affects our community. This is one reason why I believe the Rambam felt talmidei chachamim ought to have jobs; if a rabbi becomes dependent upon a community for his parnassah, what does he do when the shul board votes him out because they’re upset he talks about tznius and elevating standards in his sermons? It happens every day. People don’t like being chastized. Tochacha isn’t popular.
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