Tag: Military Service

The article discusses the recent ruling by Israel's Supreme Court to conscript Haredi Jews into the Israel Defense Forces after the government's refusal to do so.
Israel's Supreme Court recently made a landmark unanimous decision stating that there is no legal basis for exempting the ultra-Orthodox community from military service.
Members of Israel's Haredi community are expressing concern and warning of a potential religious conflict following the Israel Supreme Court's recent ruling that yeshiva students must be drafted into the military.
The podcast episode "Bibi's House of Cards" explores the growing rifts in Israel's ruling coalition, particularly between Benjamin Netanyahu, the White House, and the military, questioning if the government can stay united until the critical deadline of July 28.
The situation on Israel's northern border with Hezbollah remains tense despite a recent lull in attacks, highlighting the ongoing threat.
Rav Dov Landau, a prominent figure in the Ashkenazi Charedi Lithuanian community, called for special prayers due to the challenges faced by the Jewish people, including threats to Torah study and military service debates in Israel.
Israeli mothers are expressing their frustration and resistance to the ongoing violence and warfare in Israel, feeling their children are being used as cannon fodder for political gains.
In the midst of conflict along the Israel-Lebanon border, the Druze village of Hurfeish stands out for its decision to remain despite the ongoing threats.
In Chapter 48 of Fallout, set in October 1964, Mutty finds himself amidst the chaotic backdrop of the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood in San Francisco.
The text discusses the misconception that the philosopher and legal scholar Rambam legitimizes the modern charedi kollel system and exemption from army service.
In the "Intergenerational Divergence" series episode of the 18Forty Podcast, a Haredi mother named Dina discusses her experience of having two children serving in the IDF, one of whom was critically wounded in a recent war.
Israel's High Court decision to draft yeshivah bochurim into the IDF has sparked debate.
In a 2021 podcast episode, Yehoshua Pfeffer, a haredi judge, editor, and rabbi, discusses the ongoing debate in Israeli politics about whether haredi Jews should be required to serve in the IDF.
The Charedi exemption from military service ended after 76 years due to the government's failure to pass a law regulating it.
An Israeli High Court ruling on the chareidi draft issue has created a societal clash and legal uncertainty for tens of thousands of bochurim and avreichim.
Israel recently faced a significant change when the Attorney General ruled that yeshivah students are now subject to IDF drafting, with potential consequences such as slashed budgets for yeshivos due to the loss of state funding for students designated for security service.
The author reflects on his 130 days of IDF reserve service in northern Israel, highlighting his unlikely friendship with a fellow soldier, Motti, despite their diverse political and religious views.
Yonit and Jonathan explore the strained US-Israel relationship following the US's decision not to use its veto power at the UN Security Council.
The Israeli High Court of Justice has ruled to end the longstanding exemption of Haredi men from the mandatory military draft, sparking uncertainty about the government's response and the implementation of the new policy.
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 text highlights a situation where a Charedi individual received a video from their employer depicting unity, but found it offensive due to the contrast between those serving in the army reserves, sacrificing time away from family, and those not participating in such service.
Despite the challenges posed by the ongoing war with Hamas, Israeli startups have displayed remarkable resilience in their tech ecosystem.
The discussion highlights instances of controversial comments and perspectives surrounding the Israel-Gaza conflict.
The Israeli media is currently focused on several key topics, including the debate over military service exemptions for members of the ultra-Orthodox community, particularly in light of the recent war in Gaza.
A recent survey conducted by the Israel Democracy Institute revealed that 70% of Israeli Jews support ending the blanket exemptions from military service for Haredi men, a significant increase from 2018.