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What’s the Truth about . . . Milchemet Mitzvah?

Rabbi Dr. Ari Z. Zivotofsky in Jewish Action · 23 Sep

The concept of "milchemet mitzvah" refers to wars that are religiously mandated according to Jewish law.

0 Jewish Law Ethics

Eli Hirsch in Tablet · 28 Aug

"Collateral Damage" explores the intense culture of Talmudic study within yeshivas and raises ethical questions around the concept of collateral damage in war from a Jewish legal (Halachic) perspective.

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In the Shadow of the Chazon Ish // A visit with Rav Meir Greinemann

Rabbi Eliezer Brand in Ami · 10 Jun

The Chazon Ish, a towering figure in Torah Judaism, left a lasting impact on Bnei Brak and beyond, with many followers known as Chazon Ishniks who strictly adhere to his rulings.

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5/11/24 – Shiur 466 – Neurolinks and Shabbos, Alexa and Shabbos, Electronics and Shabbos

Halacha Headlines · 10 May

The episode explores the halachic implications of using advanced technologies like Neuralink, Fitbits, and voice-activated electronics on Shabbos.

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Just Plain Incoherency

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 21 Apr

In an article titled "Just Plain Chutzpah" by Rabbi Chaim Aryeh Zev Ginzberg published in Mishpacha magazine, he criticizes moderate figures in the charedi world who suggest that charedim should contribute to Israel's defense efforts.

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The Young Posek of Bnei Brak // A visit with Rav Amram Fried

Ami Magazine in Ami · 10 Apr

Rav Amram Fried, a prominent posek in Bnei Brak, used to handle halachic questions himself but due to the high volume of inquiries, he now oversees a team of rabbanim who respond to around 1,800 daily calls on a halachic hotline, often following his rulings closely.

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Is a New Day Dawning for Charedim?

Emes Ve-Emunah · 31 Mar

Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch expresses the Charedi viewpoint that Torah study is crucial for Israel's existence, opposing mandatory army service for Charedi youth, fearing threats to Torah study.

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3/9/24 – Shiur 459 – The Haredi Dilemma in Military Conscription | Scaling Tradition: Reevaluating the Chazon Ish's Conscription Exemption | Study Time Required for והגית בו יומם ולילה

Halacha Headlines · 8 Mar

The discussion explores the challenges and dilemmas faced by Haredi individuals regarding military conscription, particularly focusing on the possibility of maintaining religious observance while serving in the IDF.

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The Chazon Ish, Rav Avrohom Yeshaya Karelitz

MishAdmin in Mishpacha · 7 Sep 2023

In this two-part episode, the first part discusses the Chazon Ish, Rav Avrohom Yeshaya Karelitz, and his significant influence on the frum world.

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The Making of a Real Gadol Requires Courage

Emes Ve-Emunah · 15 Aug 2023

The article discusses the issue of Charedi religious leaders and their resistance to change in the Charedi community.

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Is it a Sin to Kill a Giraffe?

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 10 Aug 2023

The author addresses the question of whether it is a sin to kill a giraffe and provides insights into why giraffe meat is not commonly consumed within the Jewish community.

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Condemnations -Too Little, Too late

Emes Ve-Emunah · 9 Aug 2023

The article discusses the condemnation by Yitzchak Goldknopf, the leader of the United Torah Judaism party, of a Charedi family that humiliated and insulted female IDF soldiers on a train in Israel.

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3/1/22 – Shiur 361 – Do we sacrifice the few to save the many? – A Shiur at the Mir with Dovid Lichtenstein

Halacha Headlines · 1 Mar 2022

In this Shiur, delivered by Dovid Lichtenstein at the Mir, the question of sacrificing a few to save the many is examined in various contexts.

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Mr. Israel

Eddy Portnoy in Tablet · 1 Sep 2011

Rabbi Rafael Halperin, a unique figure in rabbinical lore who balanced a life of spirituality and strength training, passed away at 87.

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