Looking in the Mirror: Why Our Kids Are Leaving Modern Orthodoxy

In this episode, Avi Proctor sits down with Rabbi Reuven Schrier for an honest conversation about Modern Orthodoxy, student identity, and what often shifts after a year in Israel.

Many students return from yeshiva or seminary questioning the label “Modern Orthodox.” But are they rejecting the vision — or reacting to how it’s been lived and taught?

Together, they explore where gaps may exist between ideals and reality, how Rav Soloveitchik’s hashkafa is often misunderstood, and the roles parents, schools, and communities play in shaping authentic Judaism. The episode also looks at why students are drawn to extremes — and what a healthier, grounded middle can look like post-Israel. This is a conversation about listening to hard questions — and asking whether the system reflects what it was meant to be.