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Slander and Strawmen

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 25 Dec 2025

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

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It Were but a Dream

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 29 Jul 2025

The article explores the intense and surreal experiences of Jewish exile, or 'galus,' by sharing personal narratives of distress and perseverance that will ultimately be eclipsed by the predicted redemption of 'Geulah.'

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The Dardik Family: A Child Moves Away From Zionism [Divergence 3/4]

18forty · 8 Apr 2025

The Dardik family's episode delves into the intricate dynamics of maintaining familial bonds amidst divergent views on Zionism and military service.

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Ending the Violence with Deportations

Emes Ve-Emunah · 20 Mar 2025

A violent incident in Beit Shemesh reveals the extent of unrest caused by Charedi extremists targeting Mayor Shmuel Greenberg for his advocacy of secular education within the Charedi community.

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The War and Kitchen Avoidance

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 26 Nov 2024

Cindy Scarr humorously explores her ambivalence towards cooking in her article, discussing the pressure and expectations that come with preparing meals, particularly before Shabbat in her Israeli home.