In doing this, he embraces his intelligence, but also the promise he made to his Jewish faith. Reuven attends the Samson Rafael Hirsch college and seminary; Samson Rafael Hirsch was the intellectual founder of the Modern Orthodox movement. The other major school in the novel is the Zechariah Frankel Seminary; Zechariah Frankel was the intellectual founder of the modern conservative movement.
In pursuing this path, he integrates his cognitive prowess with his dedication to his Jewish heritage. Reuven attends the Samson Rafael Hirsch college and seminary, which was established by Samson Rafael Hirsch, a key figure in the Modern Orthodox movement. The other prominent educational institution featured in the novel is the Zechariah Frankel Seminary, founded by Zechariah Frankel, a leading proponent of modern conservatism.