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Rabbi Natan Slifkin critiques Gedalia Guttentag's call for reconciliation between charedi and secular Israelis, as discussed in "Mishpacha Magazine." Slifkin...

Natan Slifkin discusses the discomfort that arises from critiques of the Charedi community due to its symbolic status as the epitome of religious commitment ...

Natan Slifkin shares the remarkable story of synagogue lions, tracing their historic journey from Eastern Europe to America. In Jewish tradition, lions have ...

Natan Slifkin critically examines recent tragedies involving charedi children, emphasizing that attributing such incidents to Divine will instead of human ne...

Secret recordings released by Channel 12 capture Israel's charedi rabbinic leaders admitting the true intent behind the Likud party's proposed Charedi Draft ...

Following the tragic deaths of two infants at an unlicensed daycare in Israel, significant attention is being drawn to the widespread issue of illegal chared...

In the aftermath of a tragic accident in Jerusalem, where two infants died due to toxic fumes at an unlicensed daycare, the response from charedi politicians...

In a thought-provoking critique, Natan Slifkin challenges the charedi demand for uncompromising religious accommodations, such as mehadrin food, within the I...

Natan Slifkin explores the Midrashic tale of the plague of frogs in Egypt, highlighting its challenge to rationalist interpretations. The Midrash suggests a ...

Natan Slifkin critiques the lack of public condemnation by Charedi leaders and media of a violent attack on Charedi soldiers and their families during a priv...

Natan Slifkin critiques the extreme views expressed in an interview with the father of Yosef Rosenthal, a young charedi who died in a riot against military e...

In his article, Natan Slifkin examines the tensions between Israeli and Diaspora Jewry, particularly regarding criticism of Israel's government. After being ...

Rabbi Natan Slifkin acknowledges an error in his previous accusation against Charedi institutions regarding the misallocation of approximately one billion sh...

Natan Slifkin discusses the recent tragedy in Jerusalem involving a bus accident at a charedi demonstration, arguing against the simplistic narratives being ...

Natan Slifkin discusses the tragic death of a charedi teenager during a protest in Jerusalem, where a speeding bus killed him amidst chaos. The incident high...

Natan Slifkin critiques Charedi theology, arguing that there is a contradiction between the Charedi claim that divine providence dictates everything, includi...

Natan Slifkin explores the charedi community's reluctance to participate in Israel's national defense, attributing it to a lack of identification with the br...

Natan Slifkin critiques Israeli Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, for proposing a prison surrounded by crocodiles to prevent terrorist escapes....

Natan Slifkin critiques the charedi leadership's rhetoric against Israel's High Court amidst a controversial freeze of a 1.09 billion NIS government funding ...

Natan Slifkin discusses the formation of The Coalition for Talmud Torah and Security, a U.S.-based group of donors who are now withholding financial support ...

Natan Slifkin reflects on the ban his books received from the Gedolim, noting that the lack of specific reasons initially shielded the Gedolim's opinions fro...

In this reflective piece, Natan Slifkin explores various methods of exerting societal influence, arguing that different approaches are suitable for different...

In this critique, Natan Slifkin addresses a speech by Rabbi Aharon Feldman discouraging Anglo-Chareidim from joining IDF hesder programs. Slifkin challenges ...

Natan Slifkin reflects on a tense protest outside an event opposing special IDF programs for charedim. The gathering drew significantly fewer attendees than ...

Natan Slifkin criticizes an event in Ramat Beit Shemesh opposing IDF programs for Charedim, suggesting it spreads misinformation about the intentions and ben...

Natan Slifkin explores the Maccabees' improbable victory against the Seleucid Greeks celebrated during Chanukah as a miraculous event, despite Jewish traditi...

Natan Slifkin explores the complexities surrounding the Seleucid Greek war elephant display at the Biblical Museum of Natural History, using it as a lens to ...

The discovery of a unique menorah at an antiques fair in Yaffa provides a fascinating reflection on Jewish history, capturing the essence of both ancient and...

Natan Slifkin discusses the perplexing alliances forming within the political landscapes of the US and Israel, highlighting a trend where ideological opponen...

Natan Slifkin draws a parallel between the 19th-century Buffalo Soldiers, Black American soldiers who overcame racial prejudice, and contemporary Israeli res...

Natan Slifkin systematically debunks prevalent misconceptions about Charedi enlistment in the IDF. He argues that, contrary to claims, Charedi enlistment rat...

Natan Slifkin discusses what he sees as a deceptive initiative that purports to support Charedi integration into the workforce but in reality aims to maintai...

Natan Slifkin critiques Aryeh Ehrlich's condemnation of Israeli government policies that impact charedi yeshiva students. Ehrlich argues that charedi student...

Bereaved families from Israel's Religious-Zionist and Traditional communities have issued a public letter urging elected officials to oppose the Draft Exempt...

In light of Israel's severe military manpower shortage due to ongoing war and a heavy reliance on reservists, Natan Slifkin criticizes a proposed charedi Dra...

Natan Slifkin's article explores the complex halachic history behind the acceptance of turkey as a kosher bird, particularly in light of the traditional requ...

Natan Slifkin critiques recent political actions by figures such as Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, highlighting their unexpected endorsements that cont...

Natan Slifkin analyzes the changing perspectives within charedi rabbinic leadership regarding IDF enlistment. Initially, there was a conditional exemption fo...

Natan Slifkin addresses the controversy surrounding R. Aharon Feldman's support of R. Yitzchak Yosef’s opposition to IDF enlistment, apologizing for previous...

Rabbi Aharon Feldman and other leading American charedi rabbinic figures, including those from Baltimore's Ner Israel, have signed a letter endorsing Rabbi Y...

Natan Slifkin explores an intriguing topic at the intersection of Judaism and zoology, involving a purported leopard pelt used in the making of a tallis atar...

Natan Slifkin's publication, Rationalist Judaism, explores the dynamics and influence of the "gedolim," or Jewish sages, within the Jewish community. Althoug...

Natan Slifkin critically examines the charedi community's stance on military service in Israel, highlighting what he sees as the irrationality and contradict...

Natan Slifkin announces the release of the audio version of his book "Rationalism vs. Mysticism: Schisms in Traditional Jewish Thought." This work delves int...

Natan Slifkin critically examines the Charedi community's stance on military enlistment and societal contribution in Israel, suggesting it reflects a broader...

Rabbi Natan Slifkin discusses the upcoming Feast of Exotic Kosher Curiosities at The Biblical Museum of Natural History, scheduled for December 24th. Highlig...

Natan Slifkin critiques the Likud party, highlighting its alignment with charedi factions that oppose military service and draw significant financial support...

Natan Slifkin criticizes the behavior and mindset of attendees at a recent mass Charedi rally in Israel, emphasizing their disregard for safety regulations a...

Natan Slifkin critiques the Charedi Orthodox community's recent prayer rally in Jerusalem, highlighting the deep division between their leadership and broade...

Rabbi Natan Slifkin reflects on maintaining resilience in the face of adversity, particularly citing the significance of the song "Am HaNetzach Lo Mefached M...