Rabbi Tears Draft Notice Amid Criticism Over Yeshiva Funding
How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By יעקב הרשקוביץ
What happened
A rabbi tore up a military draft notice for a student during a public event, drawing attention to state funding for religious institutions. The yeshiva involved received millions in state support, and a similar controversy arose recently involving another rabbi critical of conscription.
- 01Rabbi tore up a student's military draft notice at a public yeshiva event.
- 02The yeshiva received over 3 million shekels in state funding in 2024.
- 03A similar incident involved a rabbi criticizing the Chief of Staff.
- 04The kollel led by the second rabbi also receives significant state funding.
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