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Rationalist Judaism Lies Spreading Like Wildfire 1 May
Natan Slifkin addresses the misinformation surrounding the major wildfires in Israel, debunking myths circulated about their causes. He refutes claims like t...
1 May
Rationalist Judaism Reishit Tzmichat Geulateinu? 1 May
Natan Slifkin reflects on the prayer's description of the State of Israel as "reishit tzmichat geulateinu," or the "first sprouting of our redemption." Initi...
1 May
Rationalist Judaism The Disconnect 30 Apr
Natan Slifkin underscores the emotional intensity and sacrifices commemorated on Yom HaZikaron, contrasting this with the contentious issue of Charedi partic...
30 Apr
Rationalist Judaism Standing Silent for the Siren 29 Apr
Natan Slifkin explores the modern charedi response to the sirens sounded on Yom HaShoah and Yom HaZikaron in Israel. While traditional charedim ignore the si...
29 Apr
Rationalist Judaism Ben Gvir in Woodmere 27 Apr
Natan Slifkin explores the divided opinions surrounding Itamar Ben-Gvir's controversial visit to New York and his scheduled, then cancelled, speaking engagem...
27 Apr
Rationalist Judaism Sharks and Jews 26 Apr
In the aftermath of a tragic shark attack in Hadera, Israel, where a man was killed, diverse reactions emerged, reflecting societal attitudes toward such inc...
26 Apr
Rationalist Judaism Is it a Mitzvah to Eat Kosher? 24 Apr
Natan Slifkin explores the complex question of whether eating kosher is a mitzvah—commandment or good deed—in Jewish law. The article examines the perspectiv...
24 Apr
Rationalist Judaism Beinish Day 23 Apr
Natan Slifkin reflects on the poignant and vibrant experience of his son's draft day into the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) as part of the beinishim program, ...
23 Apr
Rationalist Judaism Bye Bye Bye 21 Apr
Natan Slifkin's article addresses the growing rift between the charedi and dati (national-religious) communities in Israel, particularly highlighting the fru...
21 Apr
Rationalist Judaism The Shidduch Crisis and Hypocrisy 17 Apr
Natan Slifkin critiques the charedi community's response to the shidduch crisis of single older girls by highlighting the inconsistency of their approach com...
17 Apr