Ultra-Orthodox Soldiers Complete Training, Join Combat in Lebanon

Soldiers from the ultra-Orthodox Netzach Yehuda Battalion, batch March 26, have completed seven months of training at the Kfir Brigade base and will now join the combat unit operating in Lebanon. The soldiers, who hail from Jerusalem and other areas, expressed a sense of immense privilege to defend the people of Israel, especially during the current period.

Family members attended the completion ceremony, with one mother, Sarah, proudly stating, "I have a son in the army and a son in yeshiva, each protects the other in his way, and I am very proud of him." This sentiment highlights the dual paths of religious and military service within the community.

Rabbi Shaul Avdiel of the Netzach Yehuda Association spoke at the event, emphasizing mutual support and encouragement among the soldiers. He described the soldiers as highly motivated, combining prayer, Torah study, joy, and a sense of sacred duty, viewing their service in the battalion as a great honor and a mission to protect the people of Israel while upholding their values.

Rabbi Adir Almoshnino from the Netzach Association noted that dozens of soldiers in this batch come from the association's pre-military preparatory programs. He praised the high quality they bring to the army after significant spiritual and physical preparation. The Netzach Association plans to expand its preparatory programs to further enhance the quality and values of young ultra-Orthodox men who choose to enlist.