One from a well-known family in NYC.

But I'm also Orthodox (from a Satmar sect), born and raised here in Denver, so Rubaskin's were pretty much our staple, but now we get kosher foods from other sources. Married into another Orthodox family from Boro Park, wife hated the traditions and the Sabbath/holiday rules, so moves us more of a modern Orthodox style. We try to keep Shabbat as much as possible for the sake of our son, but not always (like a few times in a year).

This year my son's having big-time issues with his 4th grade Judaic studies teacher. This guy is just not following the Jewish traditions of anything, and teaching nothing. This yutz is from Israel via NJ, and really does nothing. He doesn't even wear kippah, and wears dreads and is anti-thesis of a Judaic teacher should be. The kids aren't learning anything Jewish at all. This guy had the gall to bitch at me about my son because he wasn't respectful to him. No shit, after what my mother reported to me this morning, I'm convinced that the school has made a huge mistake with this guy.

I'm pretty lefty and this school is the leftiest of the three Jewish schools that are in the Denver area. The other schools are leaning towards to the frum side which isn't what I want for the kiddo. I want him to make a choice on what path he wants to go. My wife and I have had pretty much Orthodox style family life, and we want what the kiddo wants.

Sorry for the rant, I just don't really have anyone to talk to, because of my uniqueness.