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Natan Slifkin critiques the controversy surrounding the Israeli charedi community's exemption from military service, particularly focusing on proposals by Yu...

Natan Slifkin's piece presents a critical view of the charedi community in Israel, highlighting their refusal to serve in the military despite the IDF's manp...

Natan Slifkin shares the intense experiences involved in preparing exotic kosher feasts for the Biblical Museum of Natural History. Each event, marked by log...

Natan Slifkin critiques the widespread sharing of a story about a Hasidic Jew attending the shiva of an IDF soldier he did not personally know. While many vi...

Natan Slifkin's new book, "The Lions of Zion: Biblical Natural History and the Significance of Israel," explores the deep connections between the natural wor...

Natan Slifkin critiques the theological narrative promoted by some charedi Jews in the aftermath of missile attacks during recent conflict with Iran. He exam...

Natan Slifkin explores the question of whether frogs are kosher, amidst more common discussions on current Jewish and world affairs. Engaging with the unsual...

Natan Slifkin draws a comparison between contemporary Jewish politics and values, focusing on the response to Zohran Mamdani's impact on New York politics co...

Natan Slifkin reflects on his personal experiences of two "midlife crises" at age fifty. The first crisis occurred twenty-one years ago when his books were b...

Natan Slifkin's exploration of the concept of miracles considers recent events related to Iran’s nuclear capabilities in the context of Jewish thought on mir...

Natan Slifkin critiques the Belz chassidic community for holding a massive wedding amidst the war in Israel, ignoring government safety restrictions meant to...

Natan Slifkin reflects on the Biblical and historical significance of lions for the Jewish people, linking it to Israel's current operation against Iran, nam...

Recent missile attacks on Israel have prompted a tragic incident in Bnei Brak, where the failure to utilize shelters led to casualties. This reflects broader...

As Israel wages its most significant war in fifty years, the messages communicated by different Jewish communities vary significantly. Natan Slifkin contrast...

Operation Rising Lion marks significant military achievements for Israel, particularly regarding its preemptive strikes against Iran's nuclear capabilities, ...

Natan Slifkin critiques the Israeli government's handling of military service exemptions for the charedi community, highlighting the fragile cooperation betw...

Natan Slifkin discusses the public stance taken by leading Charedi figures, who have issued a halachic ruling forbidding religious Jews from enlisting in the...

Natan Slifkin discusses recent tensions between the charedi community and broader Israeli society, particularly focusing on accusations of antisemitism. He h...

Natan Slifkin criticizes the Council of Gedolei Torah of Agudas Yisrael for their stance on the charedi community's army service exemptions in Israel. He arg...

In "The False Dilemma," Natan Slifkin critiques the so-called "Enlistment Law" in Israel, arguing that it is not truly about forcing charedim to enlist in th...

Rav Chaim Kanievsky's stance that charedi yeshiva students should not serve in the IDF is often upheld within the charedi community as an undisputed truth, l...

Natan Slifkin reflects on the profound nature of Jewish conversion, emphasizing that the core of becoming a Jew is not strictly about adherence to religious ...

Natan Slifkin critically examines the role of yeshivot in modern society, particularly as Israel faces ongoing challenges. Reflecting on his yeshiva experien...

Natan Slifkin addresses accusations from his detractors who label him a 'charedi-basher' for his critiques of charedi society. He defends the necessity of di...

Natan Slifkin reflects on the lack of recognition for Yom Yerushalayim within charedi yeshivas, contrasting its significance with Yom HaAtzmaut. Despite ackn...

Natan Slifkin details an unexpected day at The Biblical Museum of Natural History, where he led six tours for groups of Gur Chassidic children. Due to a lack...

Natan Slifkin explores the concept of "Bubble Jews," religious Jews from the United States who are supportive of Israel and the IDF but remain disconnected f...

Natan Slifkin critically examines the issue of charedi draft evasion in Israel, focusing on recent actions by the Military Police to arrest draft-dodgers and...

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Biblical Museum of Natural History, a significant milestone for founder Natan Slifkin. The museum, which bridges ...

Natan Slifkin critically examines the complex moral and strategic dynamics surrounding Israel's blockade of Gaza and the distribution of aid. He challenges c...

Natan Slifkin's article explores the contentious debate over the Israeli government's military conscription laws, which require all eligible citizens, includ...

Natan Slifkin critiques a recent initiative by charedi leaders, particularly focusing on Rabbi Dov Landau's fundraising trip to the USA, amidst proposed decr...

Natan Slifkin recounts receiving a suspicious legal threat concerning a supposed copyright infringement involving a snow leopard photograph included in his s...

Natan Slifkin addresses the misinformation surrounding the major wildfires in Israel, debunking myths circulated about their causes. He refutes claims like t...

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...

Natan Slifkin underscores the emotional intensity and sacrifices commemorated on Yom HaZikaron, contrasting this with the contentious issue of Charedi partic...

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...

Natan Slifkin explores the divided opinions surrounding Itamar Ben-Gvir's controversial visit to New York and his scheduled, then cancelled, speaking engagem...

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...

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...

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, ...

Natan Slifkin's article addresses the growing rift between the charedi and dati (national-religious) communities in Israel, particularly highlighting the fru...

Natan Slifkin critiques the charedi community's response to the shidduch crisis of single older girls by highlighting the inconsistency of their approach com...

Natan Slifkin reflects on encountering individuals of profound courage and community service, emphasizing diverse measures of greatness. The article recounts...

Natan Slifkin shares a compelling episode from 1946, recounted by Golda Meir, highlighting a poignant moment of unity among the Jewish community during Pesac...

Natan Slifkin highlights two new volumes that delve deeply into the contested issue of military service in Israel, particularly from a halakhic perspective. ...

Natan Slifkin shares excitement over receiving two significant volumes addressing the halakhic and ideological facets of military service within Israeli soci...

Natan Slifkin reflects on the mixed emotions of hosting a party for his son's upcoming enlistment in the IDF. While acknowledging the fears and challenges ah...

Natan Slifkin reflects on the legacy of his father, Professor Michael Slifkin, who balanced a successful scientific career with a commitment to Orthodox Jewi...

In "The Endless Sacrifice," Natan Slifkin addresses the profound individual and societal impacts of the ongoing reserve duty demands on Israeli soldiers sinc...