Ultra-Orthodox Draft Dodgers Honored With Scholarships in Bnei Brak
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
An event honoring ultra-Orthodox men imprisoned for draft evasion will take place in Bnei Brak this Saturday, distributing NIS 147,000 in scholarships. The ceremony includes rabbis, judges, and musical performances. This occurs amid intensified enforcement against Haredi draft dodgers, with around 64,000 now classified as such after a High Court ruling changed conscription policy.
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- An event honoring imprisoned ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers will distribute NIS 147,000 in scholarships.
- The ceremony is scheduled for Saturday evening at "Armonot Chen" halls in Bnei Brak.
- The event aims to support young Haredim jailed over military conscription refusal.
- Rabbis, judges, and musicians will participate in the event.
- This follows increased enforcement against Haredi draft dodgers after a High Court ruling.
- Approximately 64,000 Haredi men are currently classified as draft dodgers.
An event honoring ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students and scholars who have been imprisoned for refusing military service or to regulate their status will be held this Saturday evening in Bnei Brak. During the ceremony, scholarships totaling NIS 147,000 will be distributed to eligible participants. The event aims to provide financial support to young Haredim who were jailed over the issue of military conscription.
Speakers at the event are expected to include rabbis and judges, along with words of encouragement from Rabbi Lior Glazer. The musical portion will feature the "Malchut" choir, conducted by Pinchas Bichler, singer Yossi Leifer, and keyboardist Shlomi Buchner. Refreshments will also be served.
The event takes place against the backdrop of increased enforcement measures against ultra-Orthodox men who have not reported for military service. This follows a High Court of Justice ruling that led to a change in conscription policy. Recent data indicates that since the implementation of draft orders, approximately 80,000 to 90,000 ultra-Orthodox men, previously exempt under the "Torato Umanuto" (his Torah is his profession) status, have been summoned. Of these, about 64,000 who did not respond to the summons are now classified as draft dodgers by military authorities.
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