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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 ...

The author reflects on their daughter's decision to join a Midrasha/IDF program after high school. The daughter shares her experiences as a religious girl in...

Daf Yomi is discussing the concept of acquiring animals by lifting them up, with a specific question about how one would acquire an elephant. The Gemara cryp...

The article discusses a new book called "The Great Zmanim Debate," written by Rabbi Aharon Notis, which addresses the topic of Torah and science. The book ar...

The author discusses the importance of books in Jewish life and how the Charedi community has dominated the publishing field for many years, particularly thr...

The author discusses their disappointment with Pixar's new movie, "Elemental," which they felt promoted intermarriage. The film tells the story of Ember, a F...

The author discusses the laws of kashrut for birds and the different viewpoints of Jewish scholars regarding the signs that determine whether a bird is koshe...

The author discusses a case of a man from the charedi community in Bnei Brak or Beitar who was arrested in Madagascar for turtle trafficking. The man had 59 ...

The author discusses the radical halachic difference between rationalists and mystics regarding the mitzvah of shiluach ha-kein, which appears in this week's...

The author addresses a reader's accusation of an "unnatural fixation" on Charedim (ultra-Orthodox Jews) and explains that their criticisms of Charedi society...

The author reflects on his changed perspective regarding the charedi and dati-leumi approaches to Judaism through the lens of tefillin bags. In his youth, he...

Recent data from Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics shows that the employment rate for Charedi men has increased to a record 55.8%, up from 52% in 2015. H...

The article discusses the topic of truth in relation to former President Donald Trump. It highlights the divergent views held by his supporters and opponents...

The author addresses the question of whether it is a sin to kill a giraffe and provides insights into why giraffe meat is not commonly consumed within the Je...

The author addresses the risk of being a theological zealot and the importance of not mocking or ridiculing great rabbinic figures in Jewish history. He shar...

This article discusses the relationship between halacha (Jewish law), science, and the identification of kosher birds. The author notes that while halacha is...

The article reflects on a viral picture of a fox at the Kotel on Tisha B'Av, with some viewing it as a sign of redemption. The author initially doubts the au...

The author discusses the subjects of sadness in the Jewish texts Eicha, Kinnos, and Nachem, which are read on Tisha B'Av, a day of mourning. They propose a l...

The political party of the Ashkenaz charedi community, United Torah Judaism (UTJ), has proposed a new Basic Law called "A Basic Law: Torah Study" in the Knes...