The Ultra Orthodox vs. The IDF: Israel's Other Religious War
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20% of young men in the Army lose their religious identity, prompting Israel to pass a law requiring ultra-Orthodox Jews to serve in the IDF, a move opposed by the community but leading to initiatives like the Netzi Yehuda Battalion for integration, despite challenges in recruitment.
Insights
- Approximately 20% of young men lose their religious identity while serving in the Army, highlighting a significant impact on personal beliefs during military service.
- Israel's law mandating ultra-Orthodox Jews to serve in the IDF has faced strong opposition from the ultra-Orthodox community, showcasing a clash between religious tradition and national service requirements.
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Recent questions
Why do some young men lose their religious identity in the Army?
To preserve religious study, the ultra-Orthodox community historically exempted from military service.
What law did Israel pass in March 2014 regarding military service?
Israel passed a law requiring ultra-Orthodox Jews to serve in the Israel Defense Forces.
How does the ultra-Orthodox community feel about the law requiring military service?
The ultra-Orthodox community strongly opposes the law, with leaders ordering non-compliance.
What is the Netzi Yehuda Battalion and its purpose?
The Netzi Yehuda Battalion integrates heredi outliers into the military successfully, aiming to find a compromise.
What challenges does the IDF face in recruiting heredi soldiers?
The IDF faces challenges in recruiting heredi soldiers due to community opposition and resistance.
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Summary
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Religious identity lost in Israeli military service.
- 20% of young men lose their religious identity while in the Army.
- In March 2014, Israel passed a law requiring ultra-Orthodox Jews to serve in the Israel Defense Forces.
- The ultra-Orthodox community strongly opposes this law, with leaders ordering non-compliance.
- The heredi community has historically been exempt from military service to preserve religious study.
- Attempts to find compromise, like the Netzi Yehuda Battalion, have been made but faced criticism.
- The Netzi Yehuda Battalion integrates heredi outliers into the military successfully.
- The IDF faces challenges in recruiting heredi soldiers due to community opposition and resistance.
