How does Judaism contain such drastically contrasting Jews? Just as many religions include people who sincerely follow their religion along with those who slack a bit, Judaism contributes in both these ways. Reb Saunders, the praiseworthy, tziddik, or leader of his Jewish community, comes from a Hasidic background. Hasidim reflects extremely legalistic Jews. Clever and unique Danny, the eldest son of Reb owns a photographic memory and because of tradition he inherits his father position as tzaddik when Reb wants to hand it off to Danny. Contrarily, Mr. Malter, the father of Danny's friend, Reuven, comes from a laid back sect of Judaism. Despite his liberalism in comparison to Hasidism, Mr. Malter exhibits a quality of insightful and scholarly understanding which makes him looked up to especially by his son. Possessing remarkable intellect, Reb Saunders, his son Danny, and Mr. Malter display their various kinds of knowledge in The Chosen by Chaim Potok.…