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Episode 21: Why won’t Haredim serve in the IDF? A deep dive with Shmuel Rosner

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Haredi Perspectives on Military Service

This chapter explores the Haredi community's rationale for their non-involvement in the Israel Defense Forces despite ongoing conflicts. It presents differing viewpoints from both Haredi and ex-Haredi individuals on the significance of Torah study as a spiritual defense and the gradual acceptance of national obligations. The discussion highlights the complex relationship between Haredi identity, societal integration, and the implications of their stances on Israel's security and cultural fabric.

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