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The custom of baking "Shlissel Challah" with a key on the Shabbos after Pesach as a segulah for parnassah (sustenance) is debated for its origins, some linki...

The text criticizes a recent statement by the Moetzes Gedolei Torah of Agudas Yisrael in America, highlighting logical and historical contradictions in their...

The discussion on the legitimacy of Zionism, focusing on its historical context and religious perspectives, points out that with over seven million Jews livi...

The text discusses the misconception that the philosopher and legal scholar Rambam legitimizes the modern charedi kollel system and exemption from army servi...

In an article titled "Just Plain Chutzpah" by Rabbi Chaim Aryeh Zev Ginzberg published in Mishpacha magazine, he criticizes moderate figures in the charedi w...

The text discusses various perspectives on Pesach from a rationalist viewpoint, covering topics such as the size of a kezayis, the significance of eating mat...

The text discusses the controversy surrounding the issue of yeshiva students being drafted into the IDF, particularly in the perspective of Charedi rabbis wh...

The text discusses encountering aliens who appear to be living among humans, particularly in Israel. These aliens, disguised as regular people, come from a d...

The text recounts a recent event in Israel where a potential attack was intercepted, likening the situation to an ancient event involving Sennacherib's siege...

The Israeli Defense Forces are facing threats from Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran, leading to the need for careful allocation of forces. Charedi leaders claim th...

The text discusses the emotional and historical significance of the Israeli slogan "Ein Li Eretz Acheret, I have no other country," highlighting the fact tha...

The author reflects on the contrast between their own safe upbringing in England and the challenges their children face growing up in Israel, where they are ...

Rabbi Dr. Natan Slifkin responds to an article in Mishpacha Magazine discussing the charedi avoidance of army service, critiquing the interview with Rav Yitz...

Rabbi Dovid Kornreich clarifies points raised about him in a previous article, emphasizing his departure from Toras Moshe in 2021 to work full-time at Mir, c...

In this discussion of animals in the Torah, the focus is on the classification of birds as kosher and non-kosher. The text explores how the Torah's categoriz...

Rabbi Dovid Kornreich, reflecting a minority perspective within the charedi community influenced by anti-Zionist elements, argues against the value of Jewish...

The Charedi community is facing a shift as the exemption from army service expires, leading to a realization that they can no longer solely focus on Torah st...

The text discusses a controversial statement made by Rabbi Tzvi Friedman of the Yerushalmi Peleg movement, who expressed a preference for his grandchildren t...

In response to the Israeli government's decree to draft yeshiva students into the IDF, certain religious leaders are considering extreme measures to secure e...

The text discusses the divide between charedim and the rest of Israel regarding military enlistment. It highlights a speech by Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch equati...

The cancellation of the legal basis for exemption of charedim from the army in Israel has sparked hysteria and anger within the charedi community, with claim...

The Israeli government faces a critical deadline with Cabinet Resolution 682 about Haredi draft exemptions set to expire. There's controversy over Haredi cla...

Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashiv suggested that in ancient times, one person studying Torah was considered enough spiritual protection for a soldier, while today ...

The text discusses the controversy surrounding charedim not serving in the IDF, highlighting the perspectives of those both in favor and against this exempti...

The text briefly mentions the celebration of Purim while highlighting Rationalist Judaism as a reader-supported publication. It encourages readers to subscri...

The text discusses the popularity of the song "Giburei Al" (Superheroes) in Israel and highlights its significance in understanding Israeli identity. It refe...

The debate arises from a viral video showing children dressed as both yeshiva students and soldiers, sparking controversy over the message it conveys. While ...

The text highlights a situation where a Charedi individual received a video from their employer depicting unity, but found it offensive due to the contrast b...

During Purim season, there is a special mitzvah to help the poor (matanot levyonim). While American non-charedi yeshivot focus on assisting organizations lik...

The discussion highlights instances of controversial comments and perspectives surrounding the Israel-Gaza conflict. It touches on a Sky News interview quest...

The article addresses the controversy sparked by Sefardic Chief Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef's statement that chareidim should leave Israel rather than join the IDF,...

Amidst the debate over the charedi (ultra-Orthodox) community's exemption from military service in Israel, Sefardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef suggested that ...

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...