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Tag: Milchemet Mitzvah

0 Politics Jewish Law

Jewish sources say a lot about conquering Gaza City.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 9 Aug 2025

Joshua Hoffman explores the complex historical and halachic dimensions surrounding Israel's military decisions regarding Gaza City.

0 Antisemitism Philosophy

There is no shame in Jewish power, and we should use it.

Benjamin Kerstein in Future of Jewish · 16 Jul 2025

Benjamin Kerstein advocates for utilizing Jewish power unapologetically, especially in combating antisemitism, reflecting a philosophy found in Maimonides' concepts of essential wars.

0 Israel Ethics

Something To Celebrate

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 6 Apr 2025

Natan Slifkin reflects on the mixed emotions of hosting a party for his son's upcoming enlistment in the IDF.

0 Jewish Law Israel

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

Rabbi Dr. Ari Z. Zivotofsky in Jewish Action · 23 Sep 2024

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

0 Israel Jewish Law

‘Are Your Brothers To Go to War While You Stay Here?’: On Haredim Drafting to the IDF

Sruli Fruchter in 18forty · 10 Apr 2024

In a response to Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef's opposition to forced conscription of yeshiva students, Rabbi Dr. Tamir Granot discusses his son, Amitai, who voluntarily enlisted in the army and was killed in the line of duty against Hezbollah.