Integration

Things Worth Remembering: Ayaan Hirsi Ali and the ‘Strange Death’ of Europe

Douglas Murray in The Free Press · 10 Nov

Douglas Murray reflects on the impact of Ayaan Hirsi Ali's 2006 departure from the Netherlands, contextualized by significant events in Dutch history involving tensions with Islam.

0 Communities Jewish Law

Why Charedi Isolationism is Wrong

Emes Ve-Emunah · 5 Nov

Rivka Ravitz, a Charedi woman and successful career figure, embodies the complexities of integrating Charedi life with participation in the secular world.

0 Israel Jewish Law

A Charedi Reassessment of the Military?

Emes Ve-Emunah · 10 Oct

There appears to be a noteworthy shift in the stance of top Charedi leaders in Israel regarding military service, particularly for those not engaged in full-time religious study.

0 Communities Politics

Meet Mansur Ashkar: a proud Arab Druze Israeli Zionist.

Israel: State of a Nation · 26 Sep

Mansur Ashkar, a member of the Arab Druze community in Israel, identifies as a Zionist, bridging often contentious identities with pride.

0 Communities Culture

Why were Mansur Ashkars neighbors confused by the Druze flag?

Israel: State of a Nation · 25 Sep

Mansur Ashkar, a Druze Israeli, shares his experience of moving from a Druze village to the predominantly Jewish city of Eilat, where his family's display of the Druze flag puzzled their new neighbors.

0 Communities Leadership

At 28, Ireland’s new chief rabbi is leading an aging population in a time of turmoil

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 28 Aug

Yoni Wieder, at 28, recently became Ireland's Chief Rabbi, taking leadership at a time of tension for the small Jewish community.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Jewish and Muslim 'Dual Loyalty' in the West

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 23 Aug

The article tackles the complex and controversial issue of "dual loyalty" among Jewish and Muslim communities in Western countries.

0 Antisemitism Education

Jewish Students Shouldn’t Be Forced to Hide

Rabba Sara Hurwitz in Hadassah · 8 May

Amidst recent protests at Columbia University and rising antisemitism, the importance of Jewish identity and pride is highlighted.

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"The Haredi Needle Isn't Moving"

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 5 Dec 2023

A survey conducted by the Jewish People Policy Institute reveals that the recent war in Israel had little impact on the desire of the Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) community to integrate into broader Israeli society.

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It's Time to Reimagine American Judaism

Emily Alhadeff in The Cholent · 1 Dec 2023

The article argues that American Judaism has prioritized universalist and humanist values, while suppressing traditional religious elements.

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Are Haredi Jews in the IDF the new normal?

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 27 Nov 2023

Since the October attack by Hamas, hundreds of Haredim (Ultra-Orthodox Jews) have enlisted in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), seen as a milestone in their integration into Israeli society.

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Jerusalem as a Contested City: Role Model or Cautionary Tale?

Tel Aviv Review · 4 Sep 2023

In this discussion, Dr. Marik Shtern, a political geographer and research fellow, examines the paper he co-authored on shared spaces in contested cities, focusing on the case of Jerusalem.

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Is Brotherhood Among Jews an Unreachable Goal?

Emes Ve-Emunah · 27 Aug 2023

In this article, the author expresses admiration for Jonathan Rosenblum, a prominent spokesperson for the Charedi community.

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Elli Fischer: Can Israel Follow Jewish Law? [Zionism 3/4]

18forty · 8 May 2023

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbi Elli Fischer discusses the relationship between Jewish law (halacha) and the Jewish state of Israel.

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The Equality of Sickness and Death

Anne Dubitzky in Tablet · 5 May 2022

The article highlights the often overlooked natural integration happening in Israel between Jewish and Arab communities, particularly in the healthcare system.

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Letters to the Editor: The Boundaries of Torah u-Madda

Letters to the Editor in Lehrhaus · 4 Apr 2022

This symposium on Torah u-Madda explores the challenges and evolving definition of the integration of Torah and secular studies in the Modern Orthodox community.

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The Day of the Million

Zack Rothbart in Tablet · 30 Nov 2021

The article discusses the creation and significance of "Ingathering of the Exiles Day" in Israel.

0 Politics Communities

Ethiopia is spiralling into civil war—and Israel has a chance to help

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 17 Nov 2021

This episode of The CJN Daily discusses the current civil war in Ethiopia and its impact on the country's remaining Jewish community.

0 Communities Politics

It's Not Easy Being Blue and White, Either

Bonjour Chai · 24 Jun 2021

This episode of "Bonjour Chai" focuses on the complex relationship between Jews and Quebec nationalism, featuring insights from historian Pierre Anctil.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

The “Republikud & Labocrats?” Edition

Promised Podcast · 24 May 2018

In the podcast episode titled "The Republikud & Labocrats? Edition," Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Don Futterman discuss the need to potentially reform Israel's election system to eliminate small parties, the concept of Israelis sorting themselves politically, and the promotion of an openly gay IDF officer to the rank of Major-General.

0 Communities Antisemitism

AJC Passport: Germans Say No to Anti-Semitism, Portman Says No to Genesis Prize

People of the Pod · 27 Apr 2018

In Berlin, a rally was held in response to an anti-Semitic attack on a young Arab man wearing a kippah.

0 Education Communities

The Porn Shelter

Orian Morris in Tablet · 7 Feb 2018

The text describes the author's experiences at the Givat Gonen School, which focused on integrating students from different backgrounds in Jerusalem.

0 Israel Education

What Happened to Israel’s ‘New Haredim’?

Jennifer Richler in Tablet · 1 Feb 2018

The ultra-Orthodox community in Israel was once seen as integrating more into modern Israeli society, but this trend has stalled recently, with a plateau in employment and military participation rates and the moderate Haredi party Tov not achieving success in elections.

0 History Israel

Make yourselves at home: The integration of immigrants in the new Israeli state

Tel Aviv Review · 7 Nov 2016

Dr. Orit Rozin, a Jewish history professor at Tel Aviv University, delves into the topic of immigrant integration in the new Israeli state in her book "A Home for All Jews."

0 Education Jewish Law

To Sharpen Understanding

Aharon Lichtenstein in Jewish Action · 12 Aug 2015

In this text, the author reflects on the integration of Torah study and secular wisdom within Jewish education, emphasizing the importance of balancing ideology with practical considerations.

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