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Tag: Civic Duty

0 Politics Communities

This Is Not A Hostage

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 22 Oct

Rabbi Natan Slifkin critiques a protest organized by the Ateres Shlomo yeshiva, illustrating the gulf between the Charedi community and larger Israeli society.

0 Politics Culture

A Defense of Charedim

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 3 Sep

Natan Slifkin discusses the contentious relationship between the Charedi community and the broader Jewish society, specifically their refusal to serve in the Israeli military.

0 Television/Film Politics

Did ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ inspire a New York voting law?

PJ Grisar in Forward · 24 Jun

A recent change in New York voting law permits the distribution of water to voters waiting in line, aligning with the quirky advocacy seen in the final season of "Curb Your Enthusiasm."

0 Education Torah

Yeshivos: Blight or Blessing?

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 29 May

Natan Slifkin critically examines the role of yeshivot in modern society, particularly as Israel faces ongoing challenges.

0 Jewish Law Politics

Holy Criminals?

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 8 May

Natan Slifkin's article explores the contentious debate over the Israeli government's military conscription laws, which require all eligible citizens, including yeshiva students, to serve in the IDF.

0 Philosophy Ethics

On philanthropic responsibility, hope and ‘vice signaling’

eJewishPhilanthropy · 1 Apr

Maxyne Finkelstein discusses the growing trend of pessimistic messaging, or "vice signaling," which undermines confidence and fosters negativity.

0 Prayer Politics

Why I wrote a prayer to be said on the Shabbat before Election Day

David Zvi Kalman in JTA · 31 Oct 2024

David Zvi Kalman discusses the historical prayers for government recited in synagogues worldwide, which traditionally focus on the well-being of national leaders rather than the voting populace.

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Talking About the Election With Your Kids

Marjorie Ingall in Tablet · 22 Oct 2020

Teaching children about the importance of voting and civic engagement is crucial.