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0 Jewish Law Science

Torah, Science, and Kefira

Emes Ve-Emunah · 9 Oct

On the 20th anniversary of the ban on his works, Rabbi Natan Slifkin reflects on what was a pivotal moment in the Jewish Orthodox community's relationship with science.

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

The Great Torah-Science Controversy

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 9 Oct

Natan Slifkin reflects on the twentieth anniversary of the Great Torah-Science Controversy, when his books integrating Torah with scientific perspectives were banned by leading charedi rabbis, branding them heretical.

0 Torah Jewish Law

Torah vs. Daas Torah, again

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 8 Oct

Natan Slifkin explores the debate between traditional Torah perspectives and the Charedi concept of Daas Torah concerning military service and divine assistance in wars.

0 Jewish Law Politics

Torah vs. Daas Torah

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 27 Sep

The piece by Natan Slifkin critiques the stance of certain Orthodox Jewish groups, such as Torah uMesorah, against drafting Haredi men into the IDF, contrasting it with the broader Israeli societal expectation of equal military service.

0 Communities Jewish Law

The State of the Charedi World

Emes Ve-Emunah · 24 Sep

The article by Rabbi Natan Slifkin examines the divide between American and Israeli Charedi communities, highlighting differences in how they engage with secular matters and national service.

0 Communities Jewish Law

Yeshivish vs. Charedi

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 23 Sep

Natan Slifkin discusses a revealing newsletter from Mishpacha magazine that highlights a conflict within the Charedi community in America.

0 Jewish Law Politics

Gedolim and Slogans

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 15 Sep

Natan Slifkin critiques certain Charedi Gedolim for their misuse of traditional phrases to support pre-determined positions on theological and practical issues.

0 Jewish Law Politics

Daas Torah and Army

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 11 Sep

Natan Slifkin explores the complex issue of army service in Israel and the divergent views of Torah scholars, particularly contrasting the charedi community's stance with other Jewish perspectives.

0 Israel Education

The Olam HaTorah is Not Exclusively Charedi

Emes Ve-Emunah · 11 Aug

The text discusses the issue of Charedi military service in Israel and the fundraising efforts by Charedi leaders to support Yeshivos.

0 Communities Jewish Law

Fomenting Hate in the Name of Torah

Emes Ve-Emunah · 30 Jul

Leaders in the Lithuanian Charedi community in Israel have strongly condemned Rabbi Dovid Leibel's plan to establish a Charedi brigade in the army, arguing that full-time Torah study is the only way to protect the sanctity of the Jewish people.

0 Israel Jewish Law

Speaking the Truth to Power

Emes Ve-Emunah · 19 Jul

The text discusses a recent rally where elderly Israeli rabbinic leaders requested $100 million from American donors to replace government funding for Yeshivos that do not comply with draft laws.

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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.

0 Leadership Jewish Law

Is There a Crack in the Wall of 'Daas Torah'?

Emes Ve-Emunah · 14 Apr

Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch, a prominent figure in Lithuanian Jewry, advocates for strict insularity to shield the Jewish community from external influences.

0 Jewish Law Israel

Too Big to Ignore

Emes Ve-Emunah · 7 Apr

The statement by the American Agudah's Moetzes expressing the Charedi position on military service exemption for yeshiva students in Israel has sparked controversy and raised questions.

0 Jewish Law Communities

Wisdom Does Not Always Come With Age

Emes Ve-Emunah · 12 Mar

The text discusses the concept of Daas Torah in the Charedi world and the tension it creates with other Jewish religious segments regarding issues like army service.

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

A Daas Torah Surprise

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 1 Feb

In this article, the author explores the concept of seeking advice from a Gadol HaDor, the ultimate rabbinic authority in Judaism, versus consulting other professionals such as psychologists or consultants.

0 Communities Jewish Law

Tznius? Or the Bottom Line?

Emes Ve-Emunah · 11 Jan

The author addresses the issue of modesty (tznius) in right-wing publications, particularly Mishpacha Magazine, which refuses to publish pictures of women, even headshots.

0 Education Jewish Law

TUM, TIDE, and Agudah

Emes Ve-Emunah · 7 Jan

The author discusses two philosophies within Centrist Orthodoxy: Torah Im Derech Eretz (TIDE) and Torah UMada (TUM).

0 Jewish Law Politics

Daas Torah and Elu V'Elu

Emes Ve-Emunah · 8 Dec 2023

This article discusses the concept of Daas Torah and Elu V'Elu in the context of disagreements within the Agudah Moetzes.

0 Jewish Law Communities

12/9/23 – Shiur 446 – Daas Torah In Halacha and Hashkafa

Halacha Headlines · 8 Dec 2023

In this shiur, Rabbi Ahron Lopiansky and Rabbi Aharon Sorscher discuss the concept of Daas Torah in Halacha and Hashkafa.

0 Jewish Law Leadership

Disagreeing With the Gedolim

Emes Ve-Emunah · 5 Dec 2023

During an Agudah convention, the topic of Daas Torah was discussed by rabbis Aharon Lopianski and Yosef Elefant.

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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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Emes Ve-Emunah · 11 Aug 2023

In this article, the author discusses the contrasting approaches to Jewish ethical questions between the Charedi (ultra-Orthodox) and Modern Orthodox (MO) communities.

0 Jewish Law Leadership

The Function of the Centrist Orthodox Gadol

Lawrence Kaplan in Lehrhaus · 14 Oct 2016

Chaim Saiman's essay explores the concept of a gadol, a revered Jewish leader, within Centrist Orthodox and Haredi communities, highlighting the centrality of authority and Daas Torah.