How democracy can help Haredi society
3 ways to diminish and heal the otherwise widening gaps between Israel’s ultra-Orthodox world and the rest of Israeli society
View ArticleR. Chaim Kanievsky zt”l: A series of absolutes — and moderation
Tens of thousands of words have been spoken and written in recent days throughout the media describing the legendary Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky zt”l. There is no doubt that this was a man of magnitude, the...
View ArticleTrust between Haredim and Israel’s police force
Yesterday, senior police officials came to our midrasha (school) in Beitar Illit. No, none of the boys was in trouble. It was a fact-finding, bridge-building visit. Perhaps a few hearts beat faster...
View ArticleUS Hasidim, look to the New York Times article as a wake-up call
In Israel, we created curricula that are sensitive to our religious values. We can help you do the same so you don't have to give up on a decent secular education
View ArticleIsn’t integration more important than army service?
Barring Haredi men from working while their peers served in the IDF was legitimate – but it also harmed Israeli society
View ArticleA Haredi call for compromise between religious and secular
As we await Israel's future Haredi majority, we must commit to dialogue among all citizens to determine the common ground we share
View ArticleSukkat Shalom: A Modest Proposal
You have probably heard about the conflict that broke out on the streets of Tel Aviv on Erev Yom Kippur. My heart breaks when I see images religious and anti-religious Jews fighting one another. As...
View ArticleIt’s time for Haredim to join the IDF
In a game-changing development, at least 1,000 yeshiva students have responded to calls from ultra-Orthodox rabbis to enlist
View ArticleThe more Haredi men enlist, the easier it is for others to join them
If you're ultra-Orthodox, male, and not truly studying Torah all day long, it's time to think of the IDF
View ArticleThe Haredi world must take civic responsibility
Unless we can shift the ultra-Orthodox priority of segregating from Israeli society, the community is at great risk of more disasters
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