Tag: Secular Jews

The ongoing debate in Israel regarding Charedi military exemptions during times of war is causing a rift between Charedim and the rest of the country.
The text discusses former President Trump's comments suggesting that Jewish individuals who vote for Democrats hate their religion and Israel.
"Yaniv" is a new feature film co-produced by childhood friends Ben Ducoff and Amnon Carmi.
The UK's Jewish population increase has been revised upwards, now reaching 287,000, largely attributed to growth in Strictly Orthodox communities and recognition of Jews identifying as ethnic-only rather than purely religious.
An Israeli project that aims to connect secular Jews to their religious heritage is gaining popularity.
An increasing number of Haredi, or ultra-Orthodox, Jews in Israel are volunteering to serve in the IDF, bridging the divide between the Haredi community and secular society.
"Less Than Kosher" is a web series born from Shaina Silver-Baird's unexpected experience singing as a cantor despite not being religious.
In her book "The Myth of the Cultural Jew," Prof. Roberta Ronsethal Kwall discusses how even secular Jews have unknowingly absorbed Jewish legal traditions (halakha).
In this podcast episode titled "The State of the Spirit (and the Spirit of the State)," Allison, Don, and Noah examine various aspects of religion and spirituality in Israel, including the happiness levels of different Jewish religious groups, the increasing belief in God among secular Jews, and the use of technology by ultra-Orthodox Jews.
In episode 7 of Holy Ground, host Mark Oppenheimer and Tablet staffers discuss public schools closing for Jewish holidays and a New York Times opinion piece on West Bank extremists.
Prof. Roberta Ronsethal Kwall's new book "The Myth of the Cultural Jew" explores the idea that even secular Jews have been influenced by Jewish legal traditions (halakha) whether they realize it or not.
The author reflects on a personal dilemma when her husband wanted to break the Yom Kippur fast early to accommodate his migraine, while she preferred to wait until the traditional time.
Norma Klein's novels, particularly "Beginners Love," delve into themes of Jewishness, sexuality, and identity among secular Jews in New York City.