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Rationalist Judaism Convenient Beliefs 21 Nov
Natan Slifkin reflects on his past views regarding the avoidance of military service by charedi Jews, questioning the theological justification for exempting...
21 Nov
Rationalist Judaism Lawrence, Lions and Teaneck 18 Nov
Natan Slifkin announces two speaking engagements in New Jersey—one in a private home in Lawrence to raise funds for his museum dedicated to Biblical Natural ...
18 Nov
Rationalist Judaism Chessed? You mean Cruelty. 18 Nov
Natan Slifkin critiques Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch's assertion that charedi Torah study and supposed acts of chessed (kindness) are vital for Israel's survival,...
18 Nov
Rationalist Judaism O Canada 14 Nov
Natan Slifkin shares his experience of obtaining a permit to enter Canada, while also planning a future visit to the US, with a particular interest in Florid...
14 Nov
Rationalist Judaism Stuck in NY 14 Nov
Rabbi Natan Slifkin shares his travel mishap while on his way to Toronto for a scheduled engagement as a scholar-in-residence. Despite holding a British pass...
14 Nov
Rationalist Judaism Black Ops 13 Nov
Natan Slifkin discusses the provocative campaign by Tzeva Shachor in Israel, a group dedicated to preventing the arrest of yeshiva students who evade militar...
13 Nov
Rationalist Judaism UPDATE: What Kind of Torah Supports the War? 12 Nov
In this exploration by Natan Slifkin, the focus is a clarification of phrases used in the Talmud that are often associated with Torah study and its practice....
12 Nov
Rationalist Judaism Is Torah Study a Part of the War Effort? 12 Nov
The article by Natan Slifkin examines the argument that Torah study is as essential to national defense as serving in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), speci...
12 Nov
Rationalist Judaism Poppies and Cultural Appropriation 11 Nov
Natan Slifkin examines the controversy surrounding the poppy's symbolism for both Israelis and Palestinians, against the backdrop of cultural appropriation c...
11 Nov
Rationalist Judaism Can People be Parasites? 10 Nov
Natan Slifkin critically examines the usage of the term 'parasite' to describe the haredi community, noting its historically antisemitic connotations and con...
10 Nov