Rationalist Judaism
And What About American Jews?
1 Sep
The article discusses the role of American Jews in supporting Israel, especially regarding army service. While the author believes it's unrealistic to expect...
1 Sep
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Kosher Food to Die For?
29 Aug
This article explores the kosher status of the lionfish, an invasive and venomous species recently introduced into the Mediterranean. Despite possessing veno...
29 Aug
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What Should Trapped Charedim Do?
27 Aug
The article addresses dilemmas faced by charedi individuals who feel trapped in their community's norms, particularly around not participating in national re...
27 Aug
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The Dati Community is Furious
24 Aug
This article reflects the deep resentment and anger within the Dati Leumi community in Israel towards the Charedi community regarding military service. Many ...
24 Aug
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The Delusion about Dati'im
22 Aug
The article discusses a growing tension between the Anglo-charedim and the dati-leumi communities in Israel, particularly following the events of October 7th...
22 Aug
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The Rule of Law
20 Aug
The discussion addresses the importance of adhering to the rule of law in Israel, particularly in the context of the recent arrest of soldiers on suspicion o...
20 Aug
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The Religious Risks of IDF Service
18 Aug
The article discusses common claims about the religious risks that IDF service poses for charedim. It debunks these claims by highlighting that soldiers from...
18 Aug
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Trust the Magic
16 Aug
The author reflects on a lecture by R. Neugroschel advocating against charedim serving in the army, highlighting Neugroschel's emphasis on blind trust in the...
16 Aug
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Torah and Army: The Big Index
14 Aug
The text discusses the author's posts on the topic of charedim and army service, highlighting the divide in perspectives between those in the United States a...
14 Aug
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An Erev Tisha B'Av Disgrace
12 Aug
On Erev Tisha B'Av, a lecture was given by Rabbi Mordechai Neugroschel at a charedi shul in Ramat Beit Shemesh focusing on Charedi army conscription and even...
12 Aug
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Distorting and Delegitimizing Opponents
7 Aug
The text highlights the issue of distorting and delegitimizing opponents in discussions within the Jewish community, particularly regarding topics like going...
7 Aug
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Moshe Rabbeinu, Hater of Torah
2 Aug
The text discusses a page from a purported elucidation of the Torah, Chumash HaCharedim LDvar HaGedolim, claiming to be based on hidden Kabbalistic teachings...
2 Aug
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Rome Shmome
31 Jul
The text discusses the dilemma Israel faces regarding its approach towards its Arab enemies, balancing a hard-line stance with international political consid...
31 Jul
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Mission: Impossible
18 Jul
The letter addresses tensions within the Jewish community, specifically between the Orthodox Union (OU) and the charedi community regarding military enlistme...
18 Jul
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Herzl and the Rabbits
14 Jul
"Watership Down" is a 1972 British children's book by Richard Adams that follows a group of rabbits led by Herzl Hazel on a journey of adventure, hardship, a...
14 Jul
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"Haters of Torah"
11 Jul
The article discusses the chareidi community's refusal to share in the national burden faced by other Israelis, particularly in terms of military service, fr...
11 Jul
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Wonderful - if it's Kiruv
10 Jul
The text discusses the ongoing debate within the Charedi community regarding military service in Israel. It highlights a video featuring Rabbi Asher Weiss di...
10 Jul
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The Eighty Unmentionable Yeshivos
9 Jul
The author discusses the lack of awareness among American yeshivish Jews about the dati-leumi community in Israel, particularly the eighty hesder yeshivot th...
9 Jul
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Rav Brudny's Accusation
7 Jul
Rav Brudny's article in Mishpacha magazine discusses the High Court ruling in Israel and the issue of charedi yeshiva students' exemption from army service. ...
7 Jul
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The "Great Ones"
6 Jul
The Council of Great Torah Scholars of Agudas Yisrael of America issued a statement urging increased prayers, citing various challenges faced by the Jewish P...
6 Jul
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An Aquatic Kosher Adventure
5 Jul
The Biblical Museum of Natural History will mark its tenth anniversary with various events, starting with an exotic kosher feast themed "Legends from the Sea...
5 Jul
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If Only It Were A Lie
2 Jul
Liel Liebowitz's article in Tablet Magazine criticizes the notion that Israel needs charedim (ultra-Orthodox Jews) to serve in the army, suggesting it is a p...
2 Jul
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A Positive Change
30 Jun
In the charedi world, there is a growing recognition of the need for change in the approach to general education to enable students to pursue professional ca...
30 Jun
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Zooish Conspiracies: Conclusion
28 Jun
The article discusses a series critiquing Irus Braverman's anti-Israel claims regarding conservation efforts in Israel, particularly focusing on the reintrod...
28 Jun
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The Expected "Torah" Drivel
26 Jun
In response to a High Court ruling that charedim must serve in the IDF, there is criticism of the charedi community's focus on Torah study and exemption from...
26 Jun
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A Special Accomplishment
25 Jun
The author reflects on their 49th birthday, noting the difference in how birthdays are celebrated in their family compared to their wife's family. Despite fe...
25 Jun
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One People, Two Judaisms
23 Jun
The text discusses the dichotomy between two forms of Torah Judaism throughout Jewish history, highlighting the shift from a Judaism for a sovereign nation t...
23 Jun
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Dog Food and Disaster
20 Jun
The article discusses a story of a young man in captivity in Moldova after being caught trying to smuggle narcotics disguised as dog food in a desperate atte...
20 Jun
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A Difficult Kindness
19 Jun
The text discusses the idea that the charedi community is becoming dependent on donations from philanthropists in the US, particularly for their yeshivos and...
19 Jun
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The "Antisemitic" Cartoon
16 Jun
The controversy surrounding an "Antisemitic" cartoon in Mekor Rishon depicts a charedi yeshiva student atop a wounded soldier, highlighting the exemption of ...
16 Jun
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America and Israel
14 Jun
The text discusses the author's experiences as a Jewish individual in both America and Israel, highlighting encounters with different attitudes towards Judai...
14 Jun
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Two Different Torahs
11 Jun
The author reflects on recent events in Israeli society, including proposed changes to exemption laws for ultra-Orthodox individuals and a disturbing suicide...
11 Jun
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"The IDF Doesn't Want Charedim"
7 Jun
The text discusses a report indicating that the IDF has rejected many Charedi enlistment requests due to various reasons, posing challenges in integrating Ch...
7 Jun
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Effective Tzedaka
6 Jun
The text discusses ways to support Israel during wartime, highlighting alternative organizations for tzedaka due to new information. It mentions the importan...
6 Jun
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Hamas, Haredim, and Hayalim
4 Jun
Rav Dov Landau, a prominent figure in the Ashkenazi Charedi Lithuanian community, called for special prayers due to the challenges faced by the Jewish people...
4 Jun
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Charedism on Trial
3 Jun
In Israel, a High Court hearing addressing the issue of charedi (ultra-Orthodox) avoidance of army service and funding for yeshivas took place, revealing the...
3 Jun
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Golden Eagles and Goldfinches
2 Jun
In this multi-part series critique, the author challenges the claims made by Irus Braverman about Israel's treatment of wildlife, focusing on golden eagles a...
2 Jun
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When Torah is Poison
29 May
The article discusses how Torah, while considered an elixir of life when approached correctly, can become a deadly poison when misinterpreted or misapplied. ...
29 May
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Wild Asses and Camel Clashes
27 May
The text discusses the reintroduction of Asiatic wild asses in Israel's Negev desert, where they play a crucial ecological role by dispersing seeds. It highl...
27 May
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The Anguish of Kivelevitzism
24 May
The text discusses a podcast episode where Rabbi Avramel Kivelevitz criticizes Natan Slifkin's views, focusing on the charedi community's response to differe...
24 May
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What is Traditional Theodicy?
22 May
The discussion delves into the traditional theodicy in Judaism, questioning the belief that bad events occur as a result of sin. The text critiques Rav Aharo...
22 May
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A Theodicy of Absurdity
20 May
Rav Aharon Feldman, a prominent figure in Agudas Yisrael of America, offers a theodicy for the Gaza war in a letter suggesting it was a Divine message due to...
20 May
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Zooish Conspiracies III: Agent Bambi
19 May
This text criticizes Irus Braverman's claims about Israel's reintroduction of Mesopotamian fallow deer as an act of violent settler colonialism. Braverman ac...
19 May
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Zooish Conspiracies II: The Deer Project
16 May
The text discusses the Deer Project in Israel, focusing on the reintroduction of Mesopotamian fallow deer. The project involved capturing deer in Iran and br...
16 May
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Coming to America
15 May
The author announces their upcoming scholar-in-residence position at Agudat Achim in Bradley Beach, NJ, for Shavuot, where they will be unavailable for a sub...
15 May
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Worthy of Celebration
13 May
Despite facing current challenges such as ongoing wars, global animosity towards Israel, and hostages still in captivity, the significance of celebrating Yom...
13 May
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The Objection to Connection
12 May
The text discusses the lack of concern and gratitude for the IDF among the charedi community in Israel. The author emphasizes the importance of acknowledging...
12 May
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Zooish Conspiracies I
9 May
The article discusses the trend in academia to delegitimize Israel as a settler-colonial regime, even extending to unconventional areas like zoology and cons...
9 May
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The Core of the Conflict
7 May
The Israel/Palestinian conflict has its core in historical events dating back to the early 20th century, when Jewish refugees sought a homeland in Palestine,...
7 May
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The Holocaust and Israel
5 May
The text discusses the relationship between the Holocaust and the creation of Israel, emphasizing that while the Holocaust influenced international support f...
5 May