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Rationalist Judaism Shteiging Into The Abyss 16 Aug 2023
Recent data from Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics shows that the employment rate for Charedi men has increased to a record 55.8%, up from 52% in 2015. H...
16 Aug 2023
Rationalist Judaism Trump and Truth 13 Aug 2023
The article discusses the topic of truth in relation to former President Donald Trump. It highlights the divergent views held by his supporters and opponents...
13 Aug 2023
Rationalist Judaism Is it a Sin to Kill a Giraffe? 10 Aug 2023
The author addresses the question of whether it is a sin to kill a giraffe and provides insights into why giraffe meat is not commonly consumed within the Je...
10 Aug 2023
Rationalist Judaism Pity the Zealots 5 Aug 2023
The author addresses the risk of being a theological zealot and the importance of not mocking or ridiculing great rabbinic figures in Jewish history. He shar...
5 Aug 2023
Rationalist Judaism Halacha, Science, and Birds 2 Aug 2023
This article discusses the relationship between halacha (Jewish law), science, and the identification of kosher birds. The author notes that while halacha is...
2 Aug 2023
Rationalist Judaism The Fox, the Skeptic, and the Politics 27 Jul 2023
The article reflects on a viral picture of a fox at the Kotel on Tisha B'Av, with some viewing it as a sign of redemption. The author initially doubts the au...
27 Jul 2023
Rationalist Judaism What Are We Sad About? 27 Jul 2023
The author discusses the subjects of sadness in the Jewish texts Eicha, Kinnos, and Nachem, which are read on Tisha B'Av, a day of mourning. They propose a l...
27 Jul 2023
Rationalist Judaism A "Basic Law"? 26 Jul 2023
The political party of the Ashkenaz charedi community, United Torah Judaism (UTJ), has proposed a new Basic Law called "A Basic Law: Torah Study" in the Knes...
26 Jul 2023
Rationalist Judaism Subverting Yeshaya? 23 Jul 2023
The author discusses the interpretation of the Haftorah portion from the book of Yeshaya (Isaiah), which is traditionally read on the Sabbath before Tisha B'...
23 Jul 2023
Rationalist Judaism Rashi and the Raptors 20 Jul 2023
This article explores the controversy surrounding Rashi's statements about the natural world. While many rabbis are hesitant to explicitly say that Rashi was...
20 Jul 2023