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The article discusses the hyperbolic claims made by some members of the charedi community in Beit Shemesh about a potential "genocide" if a non-charedi candi...

The discussion delves into the accusation of Israel being a settler-colonial regime, often leveled in academic and global contexts. It refutes this claim by ...

Celebrating the Ultimate Wedding Experience, the text describes a unique event where ten IDF combat soldier weddings were synchronized and held simultaneousl...

The writer shares a mix of humorous and serious anecdotes, including a nerve-wracking experience at JFK Immigration, meeting Ben Shapiro, and giving a shiur ...

The 2023 Impact Report for the Biblical Museum of Natural History has been released, showcasing stories of individuals impacted, visitor statistics, upcoming...

The article discusses the contradiction within the Charedi community in Israel regarding their beliefs in divine providence and the importance of taking prac...

The Israeli society is facing a crisis in manpower for the IDF, exacerbated by the reluctance of the charedi community to share the burden of military servic...

An IDF commander stationed near Gaza found a book, "Man & Beast: Our Relationship with Animals in Jewish Law and Thought," written by the parent of another I...

This recommendation suggests reading material to better understand and justify the existence of Israel. The first suggestion is an article by the late Ruth G...

The author reflects on the concept of helping others and its potential harm. They reference a situation in the Torah where it is a mitzvah to help someone st...

This article discusses the growing divide between the charedi (ultra-Orthodox) community and the rest of Israel. While Israel has been facing losses and sacr...

The author discusses her experience as a parent in Israel, where she and her husband had to choose a specific religious community for their children to be a ...

The author discusses the perception that Palestinians want peace while Jews are against their political independence. They argue that this perception is fals...

In this article, the author explores the concept of seeking advice from a Gadol HaDor, the ultimate rabbinic authority in Judaism, versus consulting other pr...

The author discusses a recent event held in Jerusalem advocating for the resettlement of Gaza, attended by right-wing Religious Zionist supporters and govern...

The article explores the misconception that right-wing politicians are inherently better at providing security. The author argues that this belief is flawed ...

The author discusses the idea of a national emergency in Israel and its implications for charitable giving and support of Torah institutions. He mentions tha...

The charedi (ultra-Orthodox) community is currently facing a crisis due to the shortage of manpower in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). As a result, the IDF...

Rav Shlomo Yosef Zevin, a prominent rabbinic authority, wrote a letter about whether yeshiva students should be drafted into the army. He questions the justi...

The author discusses the message of the Biblical Museum of Natural History, which emphasizes how animals are a part of the cultural heritage of different nat...

This article examines a common prooftext used to argue that full-time Torah learning in yeshivas justifies exempting charedi (ultra-Orthodox) students from m...

The text discusses the issue of military service in the Israeli charedi (ultra-Orthodox) community and the moral and Torah-based arguments surrounding it. Th...

The Biblical Museum of Natural History emphasizes that every culture has animals that are significant in its heritage. These animals are often represented in...

The Letter of the Mothers is a public letter written by Dr. Tehila Elitzur, a Torah teacher at Herzog College, addressed to the mothers of ultra-Orthodox yes...

The article discusses the question of whether studying Torah takes precedence over other important obligations in Judaism. The author quotes Rav Aharon Licht...

The Hebrew edition of the first volume of The Torah Encyclopedia of the Animal Kingdom has been released and can be purchased at the museum or on the museum ...

This article discusses a Facebook exchange between individuals representing the charedi and dati-leumi (Zionist-religious) perspectives on Torah and avodas H...

Rabbi Shai Graucher, known for his close association with Rav Chaim Kanievsky and his works on his teachings, has garnered praise for his tremendous acts of ...

This article describes the author's experience attending a bris (circumcision ceremony) amidst the ongoing war in Israel. The new father, Avi Kahn, is an Ame...

The author discusses the concept of providing zechusim, or spiritual merits, for soldiers during war. They argue that there is no traditional mechanism in Ju...

The article discusses the impact of trauma on children during war in Israel. Many children are experiencing emotional distress and fear due to the ongoing co...

The article discusses several reasons why Harvard University President Claudine Gay should resign, including her refusal to address calls for genocide agains...

This text discusses different perspectives on the significance of the military victory and the miracle of the oil during Chanukah. It mentions that some argu...

In this article, the author discusses the concept of charedi cities, which are communities in Israel filled with yeshivas and kollels. These cities continue ...

The author argues that the conflict between Israel and Palestine is not about the West Bank or the establishment of a Palestinian state, but rather about Pal...

The map from Martin Gilbert's book "The Arab-Israeli Conflict: Its History in Maps" shows that Jews were the main settled population in the land that eventua...

A survey conducted by the Jewish People Policy Institute reveals that the recent war in Israel had little impact on the desire of the Haredi (ultra-Orthodox)...

The text discusses a Midrash about the significance of animals in relation to the Jewish people. It states that while the Jewish people are compared to a dov...

The author discusses the strain that the war has put on relationships with neighbors in the community. While some of the frustration stems from the fact that...

In this article, the author discusses the relevance of the weekly Torah portion to current events. While skeptical of people claiming direct connections betw...

The author discusses the pain caused by a recent hostage deal and aims to alleviate some of the concerns surrounding it. They argue that the deal received br...

In this article, Rav Dovid Leibel discusses the issue of charedim (ultra-Orthodox) and their participation in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). He argues tha...

In the charedi world, there is a belief that yeshiva students play a crucial role in winning the war, either by providing merit or by actually fighting again...

In this article, the author discusses the response of the charedi Jewish community to controversial statements made by one of their rabbinic figures, Rav Bun...

Rav Yisroel Bunim Schreiber, a prominent figure in the Israeli charedi community, recently sparked controversy with his remarks about soldiers in the IDF. He...

The American charedi Gedolei Torah's response to the March for Israel rally led to controversy, with no rabbis attending and ranging from weak endorsement to...

The author addresses criticisms of their posts on the lack of charedi (ultra-Orthodox) involvement in the war efforts. They argue that revealing the issue do...

Rav Aharon Feldman, a highly respected rabbi and member of Agudas Yisraels Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah, released a letter explaining his decision to withdraw sup...

The author shares a creative way to get into the spirit of Rosh HaShana by creating a YouTube playlist of the tunes used in their shul, which has a significa...

The author discusses the controversy surrounding the kashrut of a particular species, which is commonly assumed to be not kosher. However, after researching ...