Charedim

Lawmakers clash over long-standing exemption system as committee launches review of proposal to gradually bring ultra-Orthodox men into national service

Updated proposal sets strict study requirements, rising annual quotas, and multi-year compliance thresholds as lawmakers prepare for next week’s debate

"We are happy because we know we have someone to rely on," the skeptical journalist was told, "We have a Father in Heaven who takes care of us. He commanded us to do kindness to one another, and all the Charedim are united and cohesive. Everyone helps each other, and no one stays hungry."