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 article discusses the ongoing debate in Israel regarding the exemption of young Haredi men from mandatory military service if they claim to be studying Torah full-time, a practice dating back to the founding of the state.

The recent enlistment of some 3,000 Charedi men in non-combat roles in the IDF following a tragic event marks a potential shift in relations between the Strictly Orthodox and mainstream Israeli society.

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rav Moshe Weinberger, a chassidish Rebbe, and his son Asher, CEO of Swimply, discuss their differing backgrounds and the lessons that can be learned from each other despite their small differences.

This text is a summary of interviews conducted with various individuals involved in Orthodox Jewry around the world.