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Tag: Agudas Yisrael

0 Politics Leadership

...And There You Have It.

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 13 Oct

Natan Slifkin critiques the response of the Charedi community, particularly Agudas Yisrael, regarding recent events involving Israeli hostages and the role of the IDF.

0 Communities Philosophy

Inbox: Issue 1072

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 29 Jul

The collection of letters in "Inbox: Issue 1072" reflects the diverse emotional and intellectual engagements of Mishpacha magazine's readership.

0 Politics Education

Delivering for his Constituents

Ami Magazine in Ami · 9 Jul

Avigdor Avi Schnall is a Democratic politician serving in New Jersey's 30th legislative district while also working with Agudas Yisrael.

0 Politics Israel

The "Gedolim" Slander the Rest of Israel

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 8 Jun

Natan Slifkin criticizes the Council of Gedolei Torah of Agudas Yisrael for their stance on the charedi community's army service exemptions in Israel.

0 Jewish Law Politics

At The Crisis Point

Ami Magazine in Ami · 30 Apr

Rabbi Chaim Aharon Kaufman, chairman of the Vaad Hayeshivos, conveys the unprecedented crisis facing the Torah world in Israel.

0 Ethics Israel

Cognitive Dissonance

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 28 Mar

Natan Slifkin discusses the cognitive dissonance experienced by American religious Jews who revere the charedi community for their dedication to Torah, yet are confronted with the reality of their opposition to key aspects of Israeli national life, such as military service and economic participation.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Thief, Robber, or Liar?

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 23 Mar

Natan Slifkin critically examines the recent comments by Yitzchok Goldknopf, leader of the Torah party under Agudas Yisrael and Minister of Housing Development, who seemingly boasted about reallocating housing resources meant for the general population to the charedi community.

0 History Communities

The Galicia–Vienna–Tel Aviv Express

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 18 Mar

Exploring the storied history of the Ruzhin-Sadigura dynasty, this piece chronicles their regal journey from Eastern Europe to Vienna, and finally to Tel Aviv.

0 Politics Culture

Anti-Zionism with Integrity

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 27 Feb

Rav Dov Landau, a leader in the charedi Lithuanian community, has taken a principled stand against charedi involvement in the World Zionist Organization (WZO), aligning with his community's anti-Zionist beliefs.

0 Jewish Law Communities

Rav Brudny's Accusation

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 7 Jul 2024

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.

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"Every Tehillim is a Bullet"

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 26 Nov 2023

In the charedi world, there is a belief that yeshiva students play a crucial role in winning the war, either by providing merit or by actually fighting against evil forces.