Category Archives: IDF

Halachic Multiculturalism and the Crisis of the People’s Army: Women’s Singing, Sovereignty, and Jurisprudential Transformation in the IDF

Aviad Yehiel Hollander’s 2014 article, “Halachic Multiculturalism in the IDF: Rulings of Official Religious Authorities in Israel Concerning ‘Women’s Singing,’” remains an indispensable analysis of the evolving relationship among halacha, military sovereignty, and multicultural governance in the State of Israel. … Continue reading

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‘Danger, Slippery Slope!’

R. Aviad Hollander’s essay “סכנה, מדרון חלקלק!” (“Danger, Slippery Slope!”) exposes the structural tensions the return of Jewish sovereignty generates. At first glance, the essay seems to address a familiar controversy inside contemporary Religious Zionism: the integration of women into … Continue reading

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Why Do Americans Join The IDF?

Ryan Landry tweets: Hey @nytdavidbrooks write an oped why your son joined the IDF instead of the USMil when America had multiple active wars? We’ll wait. Paul Ciotti: These Americans who join the IDF (instead of the US marines) all … Continue reading

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Another Attempt To Fire Rav Haim Druckman

The Jerusalem Post reports Jan. 13, 2010: The Civil Service Authority wrote a letter this week calling on the Prime Minister’s Office to terminate Rabbi Haim Druckman as head of the National Conversion Authority, following the expiration of his contract … Continue reading

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