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Haredim and the IDF: A Historical and Religious Perspective
This article examines the reasons behind the haredi community's reluctance to join the IDF, suggesting that existing programs and a reinterpretation of Jewish history can help bridge the gap.
English
Israel
PoliticsMiddle EastIsraelMilitaryHistoryReligion
Israel Defense Forces (Idf)Chabad
Moshe GoldsteinAbrahamMosesJoshuaKing David
- How does the author use historical examples to support their argument?
- The article uses biblical and historical examples to demonstrate that military service and religious observance have coexisted throughout Jewish history, challenging the haredi view.
- What methods does the haredi community employ to discourage IDF enlistment?
- The haredi community uses significant social pressure and messaging to dissuade members from joining the IDF, making it a complex issue to address.
- What initiatives are currently in place to integrate haredi men into the IDF?
- Existing programs aim to facilitate haredi integration into the IDF, emphasizing that military service aligns with Jewish tradition and values.
- What is the main conclusion of the article regarding haredi identity and military service?
- The author concludes that being haredi and a soldier is compatible with Jewish identity and tradition, aiming to bridge the gap between religious and national service.
- What are the historical reasons behind the haredi community's resistance to serving in the IDF?
- The haredi community's aversion to Zionism stems from a belief that redemption should be divinely ordained, not through human action like state-building, and that those involved in the Zionist project must be religious.