Q&A: The Academic World
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The Academic World
Question
Hello Rabbi Michael,
I hope this is in your area, but do you know at which universities in Israel I wouldn’t be ostracized because of my views as a dualist and because of my Haredi lifestyle, especially in the field of psychological research? And do you know what the level of dogmatism is in these fields? I’m currently deciding between universities. Thank you very much.
Answer
Nowhere will you be ostracized. In any case, when you go to study for a bachelor’s degree, nobody cares what your views are. First finish three degrees, and then you can start thinking about what comes next.
I’m happy to tell you that I finished 3 degrees and didn’t feel ostracized, and certainly I’m not undecided about what comes next.