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Natan Slifkin systematically debunks prevalent misconceptions about Charedi enlistment in the IDF. He argues that, contrary to claims, Charedi enlistment rat...

Natan Slifkin discusses what he sees as a deceptive initiative that purports to support Charedi integration into the workforce but in reality aims to maintai...

Natan Slifkin critiques Aryeh Ehrlich's condemnation of Israeli government policies that impact charedi yeshiva students. Ehrlich argues that charedi student...

Bereaved families from Israel's Religious-Zionist and Traditional communities have issued a public letter urging elected officials to oppose the Draft Exempt...

In light of Israel's severe military manpower shortage due to ongoing war and a heavy reliance on reservists, Natan Slifkin criticizes a proposed charedi Dra...

Natan Slifkin's article explores the complex halachic history behind the acceptance of turkey as a kosher bird, particularly in light of the traditional requ...

Natan Slifkin critiques recent political actions by figures such as Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, highlighting their unexpected endorsements that cont...

Natan Slifkin analyzes the changing perspectives within charedi rabbinic leadership regarding IDF enlistment. Initially, there was a conditional exemption fo...

Natan Slifkin addresses the controversy surrounding R. Aharon Feldman's support of R. Yitzchak Yosef’s opposition to IDF enlistment, apologizing for previous...

Rabbi Aharon Feldman and other leading American charedi rabbinic figures, including those from Baltimore's Ner Israel, have signed a letter endorsing Rabbi Y...

Natan Slifkin explores an intriguing topic at the intersection of Judaism and zoology, involving a purported leopard pelt used in the making of a tallis atar...

Natan Slifkin's publication, Rationalist Judaism, explores the dynamics and influence of the "gedolim," or Jewish sages, within the Jewish community. Althoug...

Natan Slifkin critically examines the charedi community's stance on military service in Israel, highlighting what he sees as the irrationality and contradict...

Natan Slifkin announces the release of the audio version of his book "Rationalism vs. Mysticism: Schisms in Traditional Jewish Thought." This work delves int...

Natan Slifkin critically examines the Charedi community's stance on military enlistment and societal contribution in Israel, suggesting it reflects a broader...

Rabbi Natan Slifkin discusses the upcoming Feast of Exotic Kosher Curiosities at The Biblical Museum of Natural History, scheduled for December 24th. Highlig...

Natan Slifkin critiques the Likud party, highlighting its alignment with charedi factions that oppose military service and draw significant financial support...

Natan Slifkin criticizes the behavior and mindset of attendees at a recent mass Charedi rally in Israel, emphasizing their disregard for safety regulations a...

Natan Slifkin critiques the Charedi Orthodox community's recent prayer rally in Jerusalem, highlighting the deep division between their leadership and broade...

Rabbi Natan Slifkin reflects on maintaining resilience in the face of adversity, particularly citing the significance of the song "Am HaNetzach Lo Mefached M...

Following the 2021 conflict with Hamas, Israeli society has been grappling with manpower shortages in the IDF. Despite efforts to integrate the Charedi commu...

Natan Slifkin examines the contentious issue of a poster comparing yeshiva students imprisoned for draft-dodging to hostages of Hamas, exploring a phenomenon...

Natan Slifkin draws parallels between his role at the Biblical Museum of Natural History and the biblical figure Noah, highlighting both's responsibilities f...

Rabbi Natan Slifkin critiques a protest organized by the Ateres Shlomo yeshiva, illustrating the gulf between the Charedi community and larger Israeli societ...

Charedi Judaism, particularly its relationship with Zionism, has been marked by diverse streams such as anti-Zionist groups like Satmar and non-Zionist mains...

Natan Slifkin highlights the development of the Noah's Ark exhibit at the Biblical Museum of Natural History, turning it into an elaborate display featuring ...

Natan Slifkin reflects on how his once fervent interest in dinosaurs, which involved not just their biology but also the theological conundrums they pose for...

Natan Slifkin critiques the response of the Charedi community, particularly Agudas Yisrael, regarding recent events involving Israeli hostages and the role o...

Natan Slifkin examines the complexities surrounding the release of hostages by Hamas and reflects on who deserves credit for this development. The article di...

Natan Slifkin critiques the feature article on Yoeli Landau, a wealthy Satmar philanthropist, in Mishpacha magazine. Landau's narrative embodies a rags-to-ri...

Natan Slifkin highlights the challenge of engaging the charedi community in discussions about their resistance to civic responsibilities, which he views as d...

Natan Slifkin explores the theological challenges regarding the identification of the esrog, or citron, as the pri etz hadar mentioned in the Torah. Despite ...

Following a tragic antisemitic attack at a Manchester synagogue, Rabbi Natan Slifkin argues that British antisemitism runs deeper than government inaction or...

Natan Slifkin critiques an alternative version of the Yom Kippur confessional, Al Cheit, proposed by academics for addressing Israeli actions in Gaza. He arg...

Natan Slifkin critiques Rav Dov Landau's assertion that the survival of Israel is solely due to full-time Torah scholars. Slifkin questions the theological a...

Natan Slifkin examines the ideological contradictions within the American yeshivish community, particularly in the juxtaposition of reverence for charedi lea...

The belief in a Flat Earth has intriguingly reached Israel, as detailed by Natan Slifkin. Despite being considered an outdated notion, Flat Earth theory has ...

Natan Slifkin's article explores the symbolism of the key worn by Mahmoud Abbas during his UN speech, reflecting Palestinian aspirations to return to homes a...

Natan Slifkin critiques the political posturing and extremism surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, highlighting the paradoxical international stance...

Natan Slifkin reflects on a controversial quip he made comparing the situation of Gedolim visiting England to the sting of a bullet ant. He sheds light on hi...

Natan Slifkin's latest reflection juxtaposes his unique experience at England's Eastern Invertebrate Show with a poignant critique on rabbinical perspectives...

Natan Slifkin critiques the term "Zionism" as misleading and argues that the focus should be on the practical necessity of protecting the Jewish population i...

Natan Slifkin shares his experiences at the Museum of Tolerance in Jerusalem during the US Embassy’s delayed Independence Day celebration. He interacts with ...

Natan Slifkin critiques the Charedi tendency to interpret disasters as divine messages that align with their worldview, particularly in light of recent tragi...

Natan Slifkin discusses a provocative new campaign aiming to reform the fundraising dynamics that support the charedi yeshiva world in Israel. A published le...

Natan Slifkin discusses the contentious relationship between the Charedi community and the broader Jewish society, specifically their refusal to serve in the...

Natan Slifkin discusses a controversial Palestinian coloring book, emphasizing its unique approach of integrating flora and fauna significant to Palestinian ...

Natan Slifkin's article addresses a disturbing call for genocide by Palestinian-American author Susan Abulhawa, highlighting the paradox of a human rights ac...

Natan Slifkin critiques Rabbi Dovid Hofstedter and other charedi leaders for spreading falsehoods about the Israeli military enlistment of yeshiva students. ...

Natan Slifkin addresses the alarming allegations of organized ritual sexual abuse within Israel's ultra-Orthodox and national-religious communities, scrutini...