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Natan Slifkin critiques an upcoming event in Lakewood, framed as a collective prayer gathering, which serves as a protest against Israeli draft laws affectin...

Natan Slifkin addresses the ongoing frustration surrounding the charedi community's avoidance of IDF service amidst a critical military situation in Israel. ...

In "Crocodile Conflicts," Natan Slifkin discusses the controversial narrative around a crocodile exhibit at the Biblical Museum of Natural History, sparked b...

Natan Slifkin discusses a revealing newsletter from Mishpacha magazine that highlights a conflict within the Charedi community in America. The newsletter ref...

Natan Slifkin explores the celebration in Israel following successful military operations attributed to the Mossad/IDF, raising ethical questions about rejoi...

Natan Slifkin humorously reports on the cancellation of a large Charedi rally in New Jersey, initially organized to protest against Israel. The event, expect...

Amidst Israel's ongoing military conflicts, a significant controversy arises within the Charedi community who plan to protest against the Israeli universal d...

Natan Slifkin critiques the audacious claims by the Israel edition of Yated Neeman that recent successful operations by Israel's intelligence and military ca...

In this article, Natan Slifkin humorously recounts an unexpected incident where Hezbollah militants were attacked through their pagers, leading to significan...

Natan Slifkin shares an unusual experience where a hypersonic missile from Yemen was intercepted near his location just as he was writing about Yemen's histo...

Natan Slifkin critiques certain Charedi Gedolim for their misuse of traditional phrases to support pre-determined positions on theological and practical issu...

Natan Slifkin explores the complex issue of army service in Israel and the divergent views of Torah scholars, particularly contrasting the charedi community'...

Natan Slifkin explores the intersection of halacha and zoology concerning the use of animal horns for shofars, sparked by the humorous confusion between dino...

Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, despite his harrowing experiences and losses due to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, stands out as a unique advocate for peace and mut...

The article "Torah on a Large Scale" explores the different approaches of the charedi and dati-leumi communities in Israel towards applying Torah principles ...

The article presents a poignant narrative set against the backdrop of the ongoing pain in Israel due to hostilities, focusing on a visit to an unconventional...

The article "Pain and Division" discusses the intense political and social discord in Israel following the murder of six hostages. It explores the complexiti...

The article discusses the role of American Jews in supporting Israel, especially regarding army service. While the author believes it's unrealistic to expect...

This article explores the kosher status of the lionfish, an invasive and venomous species recently introduced into the Mediterranean. Despite possessing veno...

The article addresses dilemmas faced by charedi individuals who feel trapped in their community's norms, particularly around not participating in national re...

This article reflects the deep resentment and anger within the Dati Leumi community in Israel towards the Charedi community regarding military service. Many ...

The article discusses a growing tension between the Anglo-charedim and the dati-leumi communities in Israel, particularly following the events of October 7th...

The discussion addresses the importance of adhering to the rule of law in Israel, particularly in the context of the recent arrest of soldiers on suspicion o...

The article discusses common claims about the religious risks that IDF service poses for charedim. It debunks these claims by highlighting that soldiers from...

The author reflects on a lecture by R. Neugroschel advocating against charedim serving in the army, highlighting Neugroschel's emphasis on blind trust in the...

The text discusses the author's posts on the topic of charedim and army service, highlighting the divide in perspectives between those in the United States a...

On Erev Tisha B'Av, a lecture was given by Rabbi Mordechai Neugroschel at a charedi shul in Ramat Beit Shemesh focusing on Charedi army conscription and even...

The text highlights the issue of distorting and delegitimizing opponents in discussions within the Jewish community, particularly regarding topics like going...

The text discusses a page from a purported elucidation of the Torah, Chumash HaCharedim LDvar HaGedolim, claiming to be based on hidden Kabbalistic teachings...

The text discusses the dilemma Israel faces regarding its approach towards its Arab enemies, balancing a hard-line stance with international political consid...

The letter addresses tensions within the Jewish community, specifically between the Orthodox Union (OU) and the charedi community regarding military enlistme...

"Watership Down" is a 1972 British children's book by Richard Adams that follows a group of rabbits led by Herzl Hazel on a journey of adventure, hardship, a...

The article discusses the chareidi community's refusal to share in the national burden faced by other Israelis, particularly in terms of military service, fr...

The text discusses the ongoing debate within the Charedi community regarding military service in Israel. It highlights a video featuring Rabbi Asher Weiss di...

The author discusses the lack of awareness among American yeshivish Jews about the dati-leumi community in Israel, particularly the eighty hesder yeshivot th...

Rav Brudny's article in Mishpacha magazine discusses the High Court ruling in Israel and the issue of charedi yeshiva students' exemption from army service. ...

The Council of Great Torah Scholars of Agudas Yisrael of America issued a statement urging increased prayers, citing various challenges faced by the Jewish P...

The Biblical Museum of Natural History will mark its tenth anniversary with various events, starting with an exotic kosher feast themed "Legends from the Sea...

Liel Liebowitz's article in Tablet Magazine criticizes the notion that Israel needs charedim (ultra-Orthodox Jews) to serve in the army, suggesting it is a p...

In the charedi world, there is a growing recognition of the need for change in the approach to general education to enable students to pursue professional ca...

The article discusses a series critiquing Irus Braverman's anti-Israel claims regarding conservation efforts in Israel, particularly focusing on the reintrod...

In response to a High Court ruling that charedim must serve in the IDF, there is criticism of the charedi community's focus on Torah study and exemption from...

The author reflects on their 49th birthday, noting the difference in how birthdays are celebrated in their family compared to their wife's family. Despite fe...

The text discusses the dichotomy between two forms of Torah Judaism throughout Jewish history, highlighting the shift from a Judaism for a sovereign nation t...

The article discusses a story of a young man in captivity in Moldova after being caught trying to smuggle narcotics disguised as dog food in a desperate atte...

The text discusses the idea that the charedi community is becoming dependent on donations from philanthropists in the US, particularly for their yeshivos and...

The controversy surrounding an "Antisemitic" cartoon in Mekor Rishon depicts a charedi yeshiva student atop a wounded soldier, highlighting the exemption of ...

The text discusses the author's experiences as a Jewish individual in both America and Israel, highlighting encounters with different attitudes towards Judai...

The author reflects on recent events in Israeli society, including proposed changes to exemption laws for ultra-Orthodox individuals and a disturbing suicide...

The text discusses a report indicating that the IDF has rejected many Charedi enlistment requests due to various reasons, posing challenges in integrating Ch...