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Rationalist Judaism A Meeting of Natans 22 Oct
Natan Slifkin reflects on his recent meeting with Natan Sharansky, a hero who endured persecution in the Soviet Gulag and became an advocate for freedom. Sli...
22 Oct
Rationalist Judaism Jewish Obfuscation 19 Oct
Rabbi Dr. Natan Slifkin critiques the narratives presented in Jewish Action magazine regarding communal unity and contributions to Israeli society, particula...
19 Oct
Rationalist Judaism The Lie of Achdus 15 Oct
Natan Slifkin critiques the superficial understanding of 'achdus' or unity emphasized during Sukkot, arguing that true achdus involves proactively taking res...
15 Oct
Rationalist Judaism A Different Type of Viduy 11 Oct
Rav Melamed, author of Peninei Halacha, offers a distinct perspective on the Yom Kippur practice of Viduy, typically focused on confession and regret. In a s...
11 Oct
Rationalist Judaism The Great Torah-Science Controversy 9 Oct
Natan Slifkin reflects on the twentieth anniversary of the Great Torah-Science Controversy, when his books integrating Torah with scientific perspectives wer...
9 Oct
Rationalist Judaism Torah vs. Daas Torah, again 8 Oct
Natan Slifkin explores the debate between traditional Torah perspectives and the Charedi concept of Daas Torah concerning military service and divine assista...
8 Oct
Rationalist Judaism October 7th Reflections 6 Oct
Living through the traumatic events of October 7, 2023, Rabbi Natan Slifkin reflects on the emotional and societal impact on Jews, particularly in Israel. De...
6 Oct
Rationalist Judaism The Perfect Charedi Storm 5 Oct
Natan Slifkin explores the disparity in responses to war between Israel's charedi and dati-leumi communities, particularly during the High Holidays. Slifkin ...
5 Oct
Rationalist Judaism What a Way to End the Year 2 Oct
Reflecting on the distressing end to a tumultuous year for Israel, Natan Slifkin discusses the impact of recent terrorist incidents, including a deadly attac...
2 Oct
Rationalist Judaism It's a Strange, Unpredictable World 30 Sep
Reflecting on a year marked by severe challenges and surprising developments, Natan Slifkin discusses the unpredictability of life, referencing recent geopol...
30 Sep