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The Trojan Tefillah

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 26 Sep

Natan Slifkin critiques an upcoming event in Lakewood, framed as a collective prayer gathering, which serves as a protest against Israeli draft laws affecting the charedi community.

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 Communities Politics

The Delusion about Dati'im

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 22 Aug

The article discusses a growing tension between the Anglo-charedim and the dati-leumi communities in Israel, particularly following the events of October 7th.

0 Communities Jewish Law

The "Great Ones"

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 6 Jul

The Council of Great Torah Scholars of Agudas Yisrael of America issued a statement urging increased prayers, citing various challenges faced by the Jewish People but notably omitting to mention IDF soldiers at risk.

0 Jewish Law Culture

An Aquatic Kosher Adventure

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 5 Jul

The Biblical Museum of Natural History will mark its tenth anniversary with various events, starting with an exotic kosher feast themed "Legends from the Sea," featuring dishes like whole swordfish.

0 Communities Education

A Difficult Kindness

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 19 Jun

The text discusses the idea that the charedi community is becoming dependent on donations from philanthropists in the US, particularly for their yeshivos and kollels, but argues that this may not be the best approach in the long run.

0 Communities Education

Coming to America

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 15 May

The author announces their upcoming scholar-in-residence position at Agudat Achim in Bradley Beach, NJ, for Shavuot, where they will be unavailable for a subsequent Shabbat event in Israel.

0 Jewish Law Communities

Challah With Keys? Give Me Bagels With Locks.

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 3 May

The custom of baking "Shlissel Challah" with a key on the Shabbos after Pesach as a segulah for parnassah (sustenance) is debated for its origins, some linking it to non-Jewish practices.

0 Israel Philosophy

Alien Encounters

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 15 Apr

The text discusses encountering aliens who appear to be living among humans, particularly in Israel.

0 Jewish Law Israel

BREAKING: Charedim will leave yeshiva to fight!

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 2 Apr

The Charedi community is facing a shift as the exemption from army service expires, leading to a realization that they can no longer solely focus on Torah study for protection.

0 Holidays Culture

Happy Indigenous Purim!

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 24 Mar

The text briefly mentions the celebration of Purim while highlighting Rationalist Judaism as a reader-supported publication.

0 Music Israel

A Nation of Superheroes

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 22 Mar

The text discusses the popularity of the song "Giburei Al" (Superheroes) in Israel and highlights its significance in understanding Israeli identity.

0 Jewish Law Israel

A Surprise IDF Discovery

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 19 Feb

An IDF commander stationed near Gaza found a book, "Man & Beast: Our Relationship with Animals in Jewish Law and Thought," written by the parent of another IDF commander, Tikvah Slifkin.

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 Israel Politics

A Dangerous Fantasy

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 30 Jan

The author discusses a recent event held in Jerusalem advocating for the resettlement of Gaza, attended by right-wing Religious Zionist supporters and government ministers.

0 Holocaust Israel

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 23 Jan

The author discusses the idea of a national emergency in Israel and its implications for charitable giving and support of Torah institutions.

0 Israel Jewish Law

Eviscerating Torah

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 11 Jan

The text discusses the issue of military service in the Israeli charedi (ultra-Orthodox) community and the moral and Torah-based arguments surrounding it.

0 Education Jewish Law

The Animals of Different Cultures

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 9 Jan

The Biblical Museum of Natural History emphasizes that every culture has animals that are significant in its heritage.

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

Negotiating the moral maze

Jewish Chronicle · 27 Dec 2023

The late Rabbi Nachum Rabinovich, influential in UK Judaism and a mentor to Rabbi Sacks, believed in a rationalist Judaism blending universal and specific elements, drawing inspiration from Maimonides.

0 Israel Jewish Law

A Bris Amidst the War

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 24 Dec 2023

This article describes the author's experience attending a bris (circumcision ceremony) amidst the ongoing war in Israel.

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"An Unnatural Fixation with Charedim"

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 22 Aug 2023

The author addresses a reader's accusation of an "unnatural fixation" on Charedim (ultra-Orthodox Jews) and explains that their criticisms of Charedi society are not rare or unnatural.

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Pity the Zealots

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 5 Aug 2023

The author addresses the risk of being a theological zealot and the importance of not mocking or ridiculing great rabbinic figures in Jewish history.