Shas Leader Pledges Religious Kits for Boys, Cites Opposition
Summarized from Haaretz English by baba
Shas leader Aryeh Deri pledged to provide religious kits to 13-year-old boys if his party joins the next government, aiming to strengthen Jewish identity. Deri stated this is a reaction to Democrats leader Yair Golan's alleged desire to remove religion from public life. Golan, in turn, vowed mandatory military service for everyone.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Shas leader Aryeh Deri vowed to provide religious kits to boys turning 13.
- The pledge includes tefillin and a tallit for each boy.
- Deri cited Democrats leader Yair Golan's stance on religion as a reason for the pledge.
- Golan reportedly countered by vowing mandatory military service for all.
- The initiative is conditional on Shas joining a post-election government.
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