Is Orthodox Judaism a Cult?

Are religious Jews forced into living the way they do? If someone else has a different value set than you, does that mean they are oppressed?
Rabbi Aryeh Weinstein explains.
Aryeh Weinstein is a recognized expert in the science of Jewish spirituality. He is the host and creator of the Beginning Within podcast and beginningwithin.com. He has served as the Rabbi of The Shul at Newtown, a Chabad synagogue in Newtown, Pennsylvania, and as the director of the Jay Michael Swartz Jewish Learning Academy for the past 20 years. His style of teaching which is a blend of psychology, spirituality, clarity, and conviction draws hundreds to his courses. He has been a featured lecturer at the National Jewish Retreat. Rabbi Weinstein has recently launched The Bar Mitzvah Prep School to help Bar Mitzvah boys prepare for their Bar Mitzvah in a meaningful way.
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[@solvingpolitics3172]

The difference between a religion and a cult is how they treat you when you leave. Cults put one man above everyone else. Cults teach you that everyone else is against you. Cults make members dress in certain clothing.

[@Stayfocused1984]

Years ago i once heard a radio host, i forget who he was and the story went a woman who was disgusted with the hasidic man in front of her, and she said to him, why do you have to embarrass all of us by dressing like that? The man explained to her he is Amish, not hasidic. The woman immediately went into her explanation of how much she loves the Amish and their culture and dress.

[@karlanewman9142]

I'm learning Torah. Is there a Torah principle or commandment that teaches to wear wigs. Trying to understand.

[@leebarry5686]

People have the freedom to choose the lifestyle they want

[@AviFrankel]

Great message. Thanks for sharing.

[@richardstewart4866]

Of course not, although there are always those who might say so because it is not the path for everyone.

[@Mikharts.666]

Love it.... Thanks for the video, keep updating, so we can debunk myths and crazy ideas which could leak to antisemitism.

[@darkpassenger1980]

Beautifully said.

[@ThirstyforGod]

Agreed

[@JBSkits123]

Well said

[@baruchthinker334]

nice words