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I have scoured YWN countless times in search of opinions, definitions, and understanding of Modern Orthodoxy and Ultra Orthodoxy. It seems to be a really messy topic, covering a vast amount of topics and hashkofas. Through all of my research, I believe I have finally found the best way to define Modern Orthodoxy and Ultra Orthodoxy:
If you use a green, pink, or purple toothbrush you are Modern Orthodox. If you use a toothbrush of any other color you are Ultra Orthodox. If you do not use a toothbrush at all… well…
i guess that makes me modern? .. owner of a purple toothbrush 🙂
I use a battery operated tooth brush, does that make me a martian?
“If you do not use a toothbrush at all… well… “
you must be very old time orthodox, as they did not have toothbrushes thousands of years ago.
Both MO and UO men wear the Black Hat.
However, MO believe it is so holy that it can only be worn One Day each year. That Day should be Yom k’Purim. However, the color Black is inappropriate for Yom k’Purim. Hence, it is worn on Yom Purim itself.
How about floss? Some people use loose string, others use those floss on a stick “plackers”. Does one’s choice in this define his level of Orthodoxy?
How about battery operated. Does that matter?
I’m as UO as you can get while still using the Internet and not being a member of any faction of NK. My toothbrush is green; I just buy the first one I see on the rack that is not overpriced and of good quality whenever I need a new one and I don’t pay attention to what color it is.
My toothbrush is blue and white. I’m Ultra Orthodox! Can’t talk more; I have to run to Rabbi Dov Linzer’s daf yomi shiur.
What about those who soak their dentures instead of brushing? Does it depend on the brand of cleanser used for soaking?
Dr. Hall: You should know that blue and white signifies something totally different!
i guess the one who doesn’t use a toothbrush at all is chassidish orthodox
I use a battery operated toothbrush. It’s mainly but the brand is written in blue letters. What does that make me?
“How about floss? Some people use loose string, others use those floss on a stick “plackers”. Does one’s choice in this define his level of Orthodoxy?”
42 check out reach access its long stick like a toothbrush with replaceable heads my dentist turned me onto it last year i really like it a bit expensive but really does a good job
“If you use a toothbrush of any other color you are Ultra Orthodox. “
And there I thought they only used black and white toothbrushes 🙂
I guess my toothbrush is Zionist and I am Ultra Orthodox?
Where does this leave someone who uses a black toothbrush but relies on the heter to brush during the 3 weeks and sefira?
He is a sheigitz.
“I have to run to Rabbi Dov Linzer’s daf yomi
shiur.”
That is not Orthodox at all, it was so open that whatever remnants of orthodoxy remained fell right out.
Why are insults allowed, i thought it’s against YWN posting rules?
We are talking about Orthodontic Judaism.
With Ultra Orthodontic Judaism your mouth looks like a major construction zone.
With Modern Orthodontic Judaism, the braces are hidden.
If your teeth are crooked and you can not afford either, then you have to go the Sunglasses and / or Hat route.
For under $100 you can get a large enough Hat (Black or otherwise) or loud enough pair of Sunglasses that no one will look at your teeth.
Pointing out the truth about Linzer and YCT is not an insult.
600 Kilo Bear….”Pointing out the truth about Linzer and YCT is not an insult.”
Well, if thats the case can we openly point out some of the confirmed child molestors in the Frum Community?…Becasue I’d love to name names to protect our children.
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