<p>Regarding what Rabbi Rakefet spoke about at the 67 minute mark&nbsp; - He displays a clear anti-charedi bias that is so prevalent today and I find troubling. Charedim are no less faithful Jews than Modern Orthodox Jews such as Rabbi Rakefet and are deserving of our acceptance.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p>And what is wrong with giving rabbonim kavod? Rav Soloveitchik points out that the Rambam in his code defines talmud torah as the mitzva to teach, learn and give KAVOD to Torah scholars. That is part and parcel of the mitzva to learn.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>It is rare to meet a person who doesn't derive pleasure when his scholarship and deeds are valued by others ואכמ"ל ודי לחכמיא ברמיזא.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>