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    Report: Hareidim to Appeal Hesder Program in High Court

    A hareidi-religiousgroupannounced, Thursday, that itwill submita petitionto the Supreme Courtnext weekagainst the Hesder yeshiva program, according to a report by Israel Defense ForcesRadioThe group will argue thatthe track,which combinesTorah studywith ayear and fourmonths ofmilitaryservice,is notequitable.

    The announcement followed a decision by the court that invalidated the "Tal Law", which combines a draft deferment with service and employment opportunities