Jewish Religion and Thought
While the government has appeared shaky in recent days as it comes under pressure over the issue of haredi enlistment, the coalition isn’t really in danger, experts tell JNS.
The outline would have raised the age at which ultra-Orthodox men are exempt from military service from 26 to 35.
The passing of such a law would constitute a “red line” even during peacetime, said Gantz, a key member of Israel’s War Cabinet.
If enacted, ultra-Orthodox who perform military or national service would get benefits while those who do not would suffer economically.
Jews from around the world are invited to participate online.
“I didn’t take off my kippah for the month I was in the Soviet Union, and I’m sure not going to do it there,” Rabbi Abraham Cooper told JNS.
At 88, the chief chaplain is the oldest member of the force.
It is unclear what will become of those who were converted without proper vetting since the state effectively recognized their conversions before suspicions were raised.
Some in the haredi world are calling this an event comparable to Abraham having his first son at 86.
“All these secularists do not understand that without the kollels and yeshivot the army would not have been successful,” Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef said.
The commission also found Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu personally responsible for the tragedy, but made no specific recommendations regarding him.
Haredi Jews in Israel often consult rabbis as the final authority on medical procedures.
