Tag: Charedi

The article discusses the deep emotional impact of IDF soldiers' deaths, highlighting the sacrifice and dedication of these individuals to protect their people.
In Israel, a High Court hearing addressing the issue of charedi (ultra-Orthodox) avoidance of army service and funding for yeshivas took place, revealing the government's backing of charedi exemptions despite conflicting beliefs within the government itself.
Sarah Schenirer, a significant figure in Jewish education, founded the Bais Yaakov network in Poland over a century ago, providing Orthodox Jewish girls with both religious and secular education.
A proposal has emerged from Charedi parties in Israel suggesting drafting approximately 25% of yeshiva students annually, possibly rising to nearly 50%, a significant departure from longstanding opposition to the draft due to concerns about impacting religious practice.
Reform and Liberal Judaism are considering joining forces to create a unified Progressive entity, rooted in the desire to modernize and adapt Jewish practices to contemporary beliefs and values.
Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashiv suggested that in ancient times, one person studying Torah was considered enough spiritual protection for a soldier, while today it might require ten Torah students per soldier.
An Orthodox Jewish reader raised concerns about witnessing racism among Orthodox families while also grappling with the Torah world's alignment with views he finds repugnant, particularly towards Israeli society and non-religious Jews, hindering unity.
The debate arises from a viral video showing children dressed as both yeshiva students and soldiers, sparking controversy over the message it conveys.
The text highlights a situation where a Charedi individual received a video from their employer depicting unity, but found it offensive due to the contrast between those serving in the army reserves, sacrificing time away from family, and those not participating in such service.
Two prominent Charedi leaders in Israel, Rav Dov Landau and Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch, have taken a significant step by agreeing to allow Charedim to be drafted into the IDF, a measure previously rejected by the community.
The writer discusses a recent article in Mishpacha Magazine by a Charedi columnist, Gedalia Guttentag, who praises the Dati world for their sacrifices and heroism in defending Klal Yisrael, contrasting it with the perceived lack of recognition from the Charedi world.
The article discusses the hyperbolic claims made by some members of the charedi community in Beit Shemesh about a potential "genocide" if a non-charedi candidate wins the mayoral election, emphasizing that the threat is spiritual rather than physical.
The National Jewish Identity Survey conducted in the UK reveals a varied landscape of Jewish practice and beliefs, with only a third of UK Jews adhering strictly to the biblical description of God.
The author discusses her experience as a parent in Israel, where she and her husband had to choose a specific religious community for their children to be a part of.
The author reflects on the concept of being a "closet centrist" within the Charedi community, citing a recent column by Jonathan Rosenblum in Mishpacha magazine as an example.
This article discusses a Facebook exchange between individuals representing the charedi and dati-leumi (Zionist-religious) perspectives on Torah and avodas Hashem (service to God).
This article discusses the concept of Daas Torah and Elu V'Elu in the context of disagreements within the Agudah Moetzes.
The author discusses the strain that the war has put on relationships with neighbors in the community.
The article explores the tension between parents and schools when it comes to education in Jewish Orthodox communities.
The author expresses anger and frustration towards a group of ultra-Orthodox Jews who resort to violence to maintain their isolationist lifestyle.
The author reflects on his changed perspective regarding the charedi and dati-leumi approaches to Judaism through the lens of tefillin bags.
The article discusses the issue of Charedi religious leaders and their resistance to change in the Charedi community.
This episode delves into the relationship between National Identity and Religion, examining the classical understanding of this connection and its relevance to Jews.