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An advocate for secular education among Haredi Jews discovers journalism

By Yonat Shimron — August 14, 2023
(RNS) — Naftuli Moster became convinced there needs to be an independent news outlet that holds Haredi leaders and institutions — and especially the rabbinic establishments — accountable.

Secular Israelis have workarounds for Sabbath rules. It’s their loss.

By Avi Shafran — August 9, 2023
(RNS) — Even nonreligious visitors to Jerusalem’s religious neighborhoods marvel at Shabbat's calm.

When John Kasich taught Torah

By Jeffrey Salkin — April 14, 2016
Kasich tried to explain Torah to yeshiva students. He wasn't entirely wrong.
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