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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...

Natan Slifkin challenges the charedi claim that yeshiva students' Torah study is crucial for Israel's protection, pointing out the lack of any effort to incr...

Natan Slifkin explores the symbolic significance of the flower Helichrysum sanguineum, also known as dam ha-maccabim or the "blood of the Maccabees," in Isra...

Natan Slifkin reflects on the enduring significance of miracles in Jewish life, drawing parallels between the ancient Hanukkah miracles and the contemporary ...

Natan Slifkin shares insights from Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, a Palestinian from Gaza, who provides a critical perspective on Hamas's role in perpetuating the Gaz...

Natan Slifkin challenges a common Charedi belief that Israel's military success is solely dependent on Torah study rather than military preparedness. Citing ...

An advertisement in Mea Shearim, a charedi neighborhood in Jerusalem, exemplifies the disconnection some ultra-Orthodox communities feel towards the ongoing ...

Natan Slifkin explores the phenomenon of what he terms "Israelopathic" Israelis, referring to a group of Israelis who harbor a deep-seated animosity towards ...

This article delves into a rare interview with three anonymous charedi rabbis, providing insight into the tensions within Haredi society and its opposition t...

Natan Slifkin critiques Rabbi Uri Deutsch's comments from a recent Agudah convention, where Deutsch suggested that American Torah Jews shouldn't feel too ups...

Natan Slifkin critiques a recent episode of the Headlines podcast on the topic of achdus (unity) and its implications for charedi involvement in the Israeli ...

Natan Slifkin explores the significance of a new set of IDF action figures called 'Giborei Yisrael' (Israeli Heroes), which celebrate the diversity and heroi...

The article discusses a shift within certain chassidic communities in Israel, particularly the Belz, in response to growing economic and security challenges ...

Natan Slifkin tackles the complex issue of drafting charedi Jews into the Israeli army, highlighting both practical and ideological challenges. Practically, ...

Natan Slifkin explores the diverse spectrum of opinions regarding Israel and the Palestinians, categorizing them into seven distinct ideological positions ra...

Marking the anniversary of the UN's Partition Plan for Palestine, Natan Slifkin explores the divergent Jewish and Arab reactions to the proposal that allocat...

Natan Slifkin discusses the contentious issue of draft-dodging among Charedi Jews in Israel, highlighting the tension between military service and traditiona...

Natan Slifkin explores the strategic and philosophical implications of engaging with criticisms against Jewish practices and Israel. He argues for the use of...

Natan Slifkin reflects on his past views regarding the avoidance of military service by charedi Jews, questioning the theological justification for exempting...

Natan Slifkin announces two speaking engagements in New Jersey—one in a private home in Lawrence to raise funds for his museum dedicated to Biblical Natural ...

Natan Slifkin critiques Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch's assertion that charedi Torah study and supposed acts of chessed (kindness) are vital for Israel's survival,...