Shas Chairman Deri Pledges Tefillin for Every Bar Mitzvah Boy
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri launched the 'Tefillin for Every Child' program, which will supply a Bar Mitzvah kit to every boy celebrating the milestone. The initiative also mandates that the education system allocate space for prayer. Deri's announcement is seen as a response to remarks by Yair Golan regarding religion's place in public life.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri announced the 'Tefillin for Every Child' program.
- The program will provide a Bar Mitzvah kit, including tefillin, to every boy.
- The education system will be required to allocate space for prayer.
- The initiative is seen as a response to Yair Golan's comments.
- The program aims to strengthen Jewish identity among youth.
Aryeh Deri, Chairman of the Shas party, announced a new initiative called 'Tefillin for Every Child.' The program aims to provide a Bar Mitzvah kit, including tefillin, to every Jewish boy celebrating his bar mitzvah. Deri stated that the education system will be obligated to allocate space for prayer. This initiative appears to be a response to comments made by Yair Golan, who reportedly questioned the role of religion in public life.
Deri's announcement was made in the context of religious affairs and the integration of Jewish tradition into the lives of young men. The 'Tefillin for Every Child' program is intended to strengthen Jewish identity and observance among the youth. The obligation for educational institutions to provide prayer space underscores Shas's commitment to religious education and practice within the public sphere.
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