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"I was attempting to reaffirm what I believe to be the true character of Conservative Judaism, a character that is very much under attack from within the movement:' he said. "When the spiritual soil is gone, then the hal- achic plants are in danger. And that is what is happening to Conservative Judaism!' But the anonymous blogger on the Internet chat room said he came away with three messages from Rabbi Schorsch: "The Conservative Movement has gone to the dogs, it's everyone else's fault but his own (he blamed the students, the rabbis, Etz Hayim, new liturgical music, etc.), and the.only thing that will save the movement is not a clear-eyed evalu- ation of how the movement got into this mess ... or a sober acknowl- edgement of contemporary realities such as intermarriage or an embrace of this fuzzy-wuzzy musical sort of spirituality, but rather a return to 'our glorious past!" In response, a number of people posted their own observations. One said: "I can appreciate Schorsch's . commitment to academic study, but it's sad to see an elder scholar who expresses mistrust of the next generation and insists that the only way forward is a return to the past. One would think that as a historian, Schorsch would realize that genera- tions do differ from one another and that his response to those differences is an oft-repeated cliche. Here's hop- ing Dr. Eisen will come up with a bet- ter attitude!' He was referring to Stanford University Professor Arnold Eisen, who has been selected to succeed Rabbi Schorsch as chancellor. Another blogger wrote: "If he were a leader, he would accept some responsibility. After all, however the graduates entered JTS, they've been under his influence for the past sev- eral years. If they haven't become who he wants them to be„who's fault is that?" But another said the chancellor should not be blamed, pointing out that his position "doesn't guarantee that your views or policies will be carried out. "He wasn't the king, just an elected official. I suspect that he spoke out of years of frustration dealing with donors, board members, students and others who probably wouldn't listen to him ... Good for Dr. Schorsch for letting loose with both barrels!" Wrote another: "Schorsch is honest. In time, when Reform and Conservative Judaism merge, folks will quote is speech. Very impressed!' And someone who said he spent seven years working for the move- ment's youth program — including serving as a regional director — said he found "much of what Schorsch states is sting-hurtin' true." ❑ This article first appeared in the New York Jewish Week on June 2, 2006. Relief Aid Sought United Jewish Communities/the Federations of North America and their overseas partner, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), are responding to help the victims of the deadly earthquake in Indonesia Saturday. The 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck a farming region south of Yogyakarta, killing more than 5,400 people, injuring 15,000 and leaving an estimated 200,000 people homeless, according to news reports. JDC, which is supported by UJC/ federations through the annual campaign and by other sectors of the Jewish community, has set up an emergency mailbox to help victims of the Indonesia quake, with 100 percent of the donations going toward the aid. JDC will continue to evaluate the needs on the ground and address them in the coming weeks. JDC has also registered with Interaction, an umbrella body of relief agencies based in Washington, D.C., which coordi- nates rescue and relief efforts for disasters worldwide. Support for victims of the Indonesia earthquake can be sent by check to: JDC: Indonesia Earthquake Relief, Box 321, 847A Second Avenue, New York, NY 10017. Online donations can be made through the Web site lyris.ujcfedweb. org/t/70313/1580648/4447/0/ or by credit card at (212) 687-6200.