The tragic death of 5 Charedi IDF soldiers in a friendly fire incident has raised questions about the Charedi community's evolving relationship with the IDF and the state of Israel.

In response to a review of his book, "The Invention of Jewish Theocracy," Alexander Kaye clarifies his argument that the idea of a halakhic state in Israel is a departure from traditional Jewish thought.

The article discusses Rabbi Farber's defiance against the Israeli Chief Rabbinate by conducting non-Rabbanut weddings and the legal implications of such actions, including potential prison sentences.