Religious Zionism

0 Israel Politics

Jewish Currents in On the Nose · 8 Feb

In recent years, there has been a growing trend of religious Jewish communities leaning towards the right, particularly in Israel.

0 Israel Politics

The Growing Divide

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 8 Feb

This article discusses the growing divide between the charedi (ultra-Orthodox) community and the rest of Israel.

0 Israel Antisemitism

The Challenges of the Gaza War and Growing Antisemitism

Yosef Blau in Lehrhaus · 23 Jan

The Gaza war has led to a significant increase in antisemitic incidents worldwide.

0 Education Politics

Black Hats, Green Fatigues

Cole S. Aronson in Jewish Review of Books · 23 Jan

There is a growing trend of haredi (ultra-Orthodox) young men in Israel volunteering for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).

0 Politics Communities

Satmar’s Act of Kindness to the IDF

Emes Ve-Emunah · 21 Jan

In a surprising act of kindness, the Satmar chasidim provided food to a group of IDF soldiers who were stuck without supplies for Shabbat.

0 Israel Antisemitism

Israel At War

The Lehrhaus Editors in Lehrhaus · 18 Jan

In response to the current crisis in Israel, a symposium of community leaders and thinkers has been assembled to address the effect of the war on Diaspora Jewry.

0 Israel Antisemitism

Religious Zionism: A View from the United Kingdom

Michael J. Harris in Lehrhaus · 18 Jan

The author, a Religious Zionist and Modern Orthodox Jew in the United Kingdom, discusses what it means to be a Religious Zionist in daily life.

0 Communities Israel

Reuven and Shani Taragin: What’s Next: The Future of Religious Zionism

18forty · 16 Jan

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rav Reuven and Rabbanit Shani Taragin, educational directors of World Mizrachi, discuss the future of Israel's Dati Leumi (Religious Zionist) community.

0 Politics Israel

Young Israelis and Palestinians are giving up on peace. It’s on all of us to fix that

Laura E. Adkins in Forward · 15 Dec 2023

The author highlights the growing shift among Israeli Jews and Palestinians towards militaristic jingoism and right-wing politics, leading to a lack of support for a two-state solution.

0 Israel Jewish Law

The Defect in Agudah’s ‘Call to Action’

Emes Ve-Emunah · 14 Dec 2023

The author expresses disappointment with the lack of unity and Achdus among the Jewish people, despite the temporary unity that often arises in times of tragedy.

0 Politics Israel

The Unconscionable Evil of Neturei Kata

Emes Ve-Emunah · 7 Dec 2023

The article discusses the controversial group, Neturei Karta, known for their strong opposition to Zionism and collaboration with pro-Palestinian activists.

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OU Press: Year in Review

JA Mag in Jewish Action · 3 Dec 2023

The OU Press released several books in the past year that explore various aspects of Jewish thought and tradition.

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Hayim Katsman’s Vision of Struggle - In a 2019 paper, a scholar and activist killed by Hamas on October 7th imagined a way forward for the Israeli left.

Hayim Katsman in Jewish Currents · 14 Nov 2023

The paper discusses the debate over whether Israel should be seen as an ethnic-democracy or an ethnocracy, but it is agreed upon that it is not a liberal democracy.

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This war is a call to action for religious Jews on the left

Nora Berman in Forward · 10 Nov 2023

In this essay, Rabbi Shai Held discusses the challenges faced by religious Jews on the left in light of recent events in Israel.

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‘He lived such a full life’: In a city on a hilltop, a family mourns its oldest son

Laura E. Adkins in Forward · 11 Oct 2023

The article tells the story of Ariel Eliyahu, a 19-year-old IDF soldier who was killed while fighting Hamas.

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Change and Self-Acceptance: Rav Shagar’s Paradox of Teshuva

Sruli Fruchter in 18forty · 18 Sep 2023

"Shuvi Nafshi: Hesed o Herut" explores the paradox of teshuva, or repentance, by questioning whether it is about changing ourselves or accepting who we are, and whether it is about personal freedom or divine grace.

0 Communities Politics

Addressing Danger and Ensuring Safety

Sources · 21 Aug 2023

The article, featured in the Fall 2023 issue of "Sources," delves into the nuanced concepts of danger and safety in Jewish life, both in America and Israel, highlighting challenges such as antisemitism and political tensions.

0 Politics History

“A Natural Act of Vengeance”: Settler Violence and Two Types of Jewish Fundamentalism

Tomer Persico in Sources · 21 Aug 2023

The article examines two types of Jewish fundamentalism in Israel related to settler violence: the post-mamlakhti Hardal faction and the Hilltop Youth, both of which advocate radical views diverging from mainstream Israeli society.

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Medinat Yisrael: Through a Torah Lens

JA Mag in Jewish Action · 19 Jun 2023

The establishment of the State of Israel in 1948 sparked contemplation among religious leaders.

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The Gift of Israel

Rabbi Moshe Hauer in Jewish Action · 19 Jun 2023

The text discusses the significance of the State of Israel as a gift to the Jewish people.

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Religious Zionism and Judicial Reform

For Heaven's Sake · 10 May 2023

In this text, the authors discuss the evolving nature of the religious Zionist demographic in Israel.

0 Israel Politics

Religious Zionism and Judicial Reform

For Heaven's Sake · 10 May 2023

The religious Zionist community, comprising 10% of Israel's population, is becoming increasingly influential and is transitioning from a focus on security and settlement issues to being central in the government's judicial reform efforts.

0 Politics Jewish Law

What Matters Now to MK Simcha Rothman: 'The people should appoint the judges'

What Matters Now · 9 Feb 2023

MK Simcha Rothman discusses his controversial judicial overhaul bills, arguing that they will strengthen Israeli democracy by shifting power from the Supreme Court to the Knesset.

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Which Religious Zionism—and Which Cliff? A Response to Hillel Halkin

Mosheh Lichtenstein in Jewish Review of Books · 18 Jan 2023

In this response to Hillel Halkin's concerns about the recent Israeli elections and their consequences, the author disagrees with Halkin's deep pessimism.

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Method to Our Madness: A Response to Hillel Halkin

Ze'ev Maghen in Jewish Review of Books · 10 Jan 2023

In this response to Hillel Halkin, the author challenges Halkin's criticism of right-wing Zionist parties and the ultra-Orthodox community in Israel.

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