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Natan Slifkin reviews a recent episode of the "Halacha Headlines" podcast that explores the differences between the Modern Orthodox, Dati Leumi, and Charedi ...

Natan Slifkin reflects on an emotionally charged week marked by personal and national challenges. His son's friend from yeshiva/army was killed, coinciding w...

Natan Slifkin critically addresses the societal upheaval caused by recent Charedi protests in Israel, which disrupted major transportation routes, causing na...

Natan Slifkin criticizes the recent Israeli government move to recognize charedi yeshiva learning as a national contribution, exempting them from military se...

Natan Slifkin critiques a new legislative initiative in Israel that equates full-time Torah study with military service, exempting charedi yeshiva students f...

In a satirical article, Natan Slifkin revisits his past April Fool's joke about charedim converting to Islam as a method to avoid conscription into the Israe...

The tragic story of 21-year-old Ohad Yaari, killed in a military accident while serving in the IDF in Lebanon, serves as a poignant reminder of the profound ...

Natan Slifkin details a controversial appointment process in the Knesset, where Michael Rabello, the personal lawyer of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, wa...

Natan Slifkin explores the recurring misinterpretations of Torah laws regarding kosher animals, specifically focusing on the camel's foot, as depicted in Art...

In a climate of multiple threats to Israel involving Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran, and more, the country faces an internal upheaval due to the enforcement of milit...

Natan Slifkin critiques the Israeli government's daycare subsidy policy as manipulated by charedi political influence, exacerbating societal divisions. The s...

Natan Slifkin humorously revisits a previous misunderstanding involving his translation of the term 'retzifi' in Perek Shirah, leading to a mystical 'bat cur...

Natan Slifkin critiques Israel's housing lottery system that has been manipulated to favor the Haredi community over IDF reservists, specifically charedi pol...

Natan Slifkin reflects on a tragic traffic accident he witnessed on Yom Yerushalayim, attributing the high casualty rate to the failure of passengers to buck...

Natan Slifkin explores an intriguing aspect of medieval art involving peculiar depictions of giant snails battling knights. Initially seeking a distraction f...

Natan Slifkin explores the contrasting views of Torah in contemporary Jewish society, sparked by Likud Minister Dudu Amsalem's statement equating the value o...

Natan Slifkin reflects on the complex emotional and socioeconomic impacts of the ongoing tensions with Iran, particularly from an Israeli perspective, highli...

Natan Slifkin explores a provocative illustration from "The Kiddush Times," a publication for English-speaking Jewish communities in Israel, which symbolizes...

In his article, Natan Slifkin explores the extraordinary phenomenon of bird migration, focusing on swifts that nest at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. Histori...

Natan Slifkin explores the theme of evaluating claims in his article, with a mix of anecdotes and serious discussion. Initially, he shares a lighthearted fam...

Natan Slifkin reflects on the dangers of tribalism and the tendency to view issues through a binary lens of pro- and anti-Torah, or friend versus enemy, thro...

Natan Slifkin reflects on the significance of youth movements, highlighting their role in nurturing leadership, responsibility, and social bonds among young ...

Natan Slifkin reflects on Sir David Attenborough's unique century-long contribution to wildlife conservation and education, drawing parallels between the bro...

Natan Slifkin explores the evolving Jewish perspectives on physical versus spiritual strength, using historical contexts and textual interpretations. In trad...

Natan Slifkin provides a critical analysis of Lag B'Omer, questioning the historical and spiritual foundations of the holiday's modern-day celebrations. He d...

Natan Slifkin discusses the reliance on "Daas Torah" within charedi communities, exemplified by a man's trust in his rabbi's unspecified plan for his family'...

Natan Slifkin highlights the political hypocrisy in Israel's current landscape, focusing on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's attempts to discredit Naftali...

Natan Slifkin grapples with the dual nature of current Jewish life, highlighting both its horrors and its beauty. He recounts troubling events in Israel, suc...

Natan Slifkin reflects on the nuanced issue of Jewish safety in England versus Israel, drawing from personal experiences of being invited to speak in London ...

Natan Slifkin discusses his family's evolving views on military service for religious girls in Israel, framed by the experience of his daughters. While his e...

Natan Slifkin sharply criticizes a group of over 1200 young men in Beit Shemesh who indulge in luxurious recreational activities, such as pool and jacuzzi da...

Natan Slifkin explores the contention surrounding the observance of Yom HaShoah, questioning whether the chosen date, the 27th of Nissan, appropriately comme...

Natan Slifkin explores the cultural significance of Jewish dietary laws and their relation to the themes of Pesach. He discusses how kashrut distinguishes Je...

Natan Slifkin discusses the role of the IDF's Shaldag unit in a recent extraction operation involving a US crewman from Iran, highlighting the unit's experti...

Natan Slifkin examines the Orthodox Jewish community's critical reception of the DreamWorks film "The Prince of Egypt," focusing on its portrayal of Moses. W...

Natan Slifkin critically examines a peculiar practice within some charedi communities where individuals can pay those in a kollel to perform mitzvot on their...

Natan Slifkin reflects on the current contentious state of Israeli politics and defense challenges. He contrasts the successes of the Israeli-U.S. military c...

Natan Slifkin addresses the need for the Orthodox Jewish community to confront and discuss issues like pedophilia and Jewish violence against Palestinian Ara...

Settler violence against Arabs is an undeniable issue, as evidenced by a WhatsApp group where participants document and boast about their violent acts. The g...

Amidst the disruption caused by conflict, the Biblical Museum of Natural History offers a unique sanctuary for families seeking education and solace. Despite...

Natan Slifkin discusses the dual narratives of violence facing Jewish communities, comparing Islamist attacks, such as the recent arson against Hatzolah ambu...

Natan Slifkin explores the fourth plague, arov, traditionally depicted as a swarm of wild animals or insects during the biblical story of Egypt's plagues. He...

Natan Slifkin highlights the precarious security situation that Israel faces not only from Iran, but also from threats along its northern border with Hezboll...

Natan Slifkin addresses a theological challenge related to evolutionary theory and creationism by explaining how evolution can align with Jewish teachings. H...

Natan Slifkin examines the dynamics of modern antisemitism and hostility towards Israel by exploring recent controversies involving media figures like Candac...

Natan Slifkin critiques the Israeli government's financial policies during ongoing conflict, highlighting what he sees as egregious budgeting to the charedi ...

Amid the ongoing war challenges in Israel, an incident involving a group of yeshiva students traveling to Poland for a religious pilgrimage has sparked contr...

Natan Slifkin explores the complex perspectives surrounding the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, focusing on how different regions perceive the war's legitimacy...

Reflecting on the ongoing conflicts involving the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and recent events impacting the United States Armed Forces, Natan Slifkin share...

Natan Slifkin articulates the strategic necessity of the current military confrontation with Iran, highlighting the escalating threat from Iran's missile cap...