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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...

Natan Slifkin discusses the cognitive dissonance experienced by American religious Jews who revere the charedi community for their dedication to Torah, yet a...

Natan Slifkin addresses misconceptions among American Orthodox Jews regarding the political and economic dynamics of Israel, particularly focusing on the dif...

Natan Slifkin critically examines the recent comments by Yitzchok Goldknopf, leader of the Torah party under Agudas Yisrael and Minister of Housing Developme...

Rabbi Natan Slifkin discusses the growing political insanity in Israel, particularly focusing on Prime Minister Netanyahu's recent actions and statements. Sl...

Natan Slifkin critiques the current stance of Charedi and political leaders in Israel who support the exemption of Charedi Jews from military service. Citing...

Natan Slifkin criticizes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, depicting him as a leader overtaken by self-interest and tyrannical tendencies. He detail...

Natan Slifkin expresses his deepening concerns about global and domestic challenges faced by Israel, affecting his mood during the Purim celebrations. Addres...

Natan Slifkin critiques the distortion of Torah teachings by charedi leaders to oppose drafting yeshiva students into the IDF. He highlights a recent announc...

Natan Slifkin addresses the looming economic and security crises posed by the growing Charedi population in Israel, which largely eschews secular education a...

Natan Slifkin addresses the complex reactions to the Oscar-winning documentary "No Other Land," which focuses on the Israeli Defense Forces' destruction of a...

Natan Slifkin discusses the lack of Charedi participation in the IDF and the broader societal issues stemming from their underemployment and educational defi...

Rav Dov Landau, a leader in the charedi Lithuanian community, has taken a principled stand against charedi involvement in the World Zionist Organization (WZO...

Natan Slifkin explores Winston Churchill's approach to the Palestine question post-Ottoman Empire breakup, as detailed in David Fromkin's historical analysis...

Natan Slifkin discusses a protest by Palestinian activists creating their version of the song "Jerusalem Is Not For Sale," highlighting historical nuances in...

Natan Slifkin critiques the work of Irus Braverman and Hanine Shehadeh, who interpret Zionism as a violent, oppressive ideology. Braverman's book, criticized...

Rabbi Dov Landau, a leading figure in the Lithuanian stream of Charedi Judaism, has made contentious statements against Zionist ideology, attributing the sur...

Natan Slifkin discusses the controversial and extremist rhetoric within Israeli society, particularly in response to ongoing conflicts with Hamas. He acknowl...

Natan Slifkin addresses the reactions to former President Trump's ambiguous proposal regarding Gaza, highlighting the starkly different perspectives between ...

Natan Slifkin examines the moral outrage surrounding population relocations and ethnic cleansing, focusing on Trump's proposal to relocate Gazans. He critiqu...

In the article "Three Types of Jews," Natan Slifkin explores the contrasting attitudes towards military service among different segments of Israeli society. ...

Natan Slifkin criticizes the ultra-Orthodox (Charedi) community's opposition to military service in Israel, highlighting the provocative language and imagery...

Natan Slifkin critiques the Israeli government's lottery system, which subsidizes housing for select groups, arguing that it should primarily benefit IDF vet...

Natan Slifkin explores the contrasting ways Jewish and Palestinian societies process national tragedies, comparing reactions to the fall of Judea (churban) w...

Natan Slifkin critiques the charedi community's response to the security risks arising from the release of hundreds of prisoners in a swap deal. While claimi...

Natan Slifkin critiques the concept of "Daas Torah" as presented by Rabbi Chaim Feinstein regarding the Israeli hostage release deal. Feinstein dismisses del...

The complex aftermath of the recent Israeli-Gaza conflict highlights the stark contrast in the losses and perceptions of victory between the two sides. While...

Natan Slifkin is developing a new book titled "The Lions of Zion," which explores the Biblical natural history connected to Israel. The book will consist of ...

Natan Slifkin critiques recent claims from Israel's charedi newspaper Yated Neeman, which attributed Syria's collapse to the power of Torah learning by yeshi...

In "Daas Torah's Violent Death," Natan Slifkin contrasts the American yeshivish Jewish community's perception of Daas Torah with the current reality in Israe...

In 2025, tensions rise in Israel as the general population grows increasingly resentful towards the charedi community. This is due to the perception that the...