Malkia Gross, a student at the Or Etzion Yeshiva, was the eighth Hesder student to fall in battle in the past week: 'We cry for the loss of Malkia, who lived a short life but full of meaning and significance.'
'This is a process which will save lives, allow fighters who protect Israel to protect themselves and their families,' Min. Ben Gvir says.
Hesder students, who combine Torah study & military service, are discriminated against in government regulations, campaigners attest.
Over past three weeks, 650 hesder yeshiva students enlist for active service.
Many Anglos have not heard of the brilliant, original thinker who reconciled postmodernity and strict halakhic observance. They soon will.
Hundreds of Hesder yeshiva students enlist to IDF this week, amid talk of changing and lengthening army service in the five-year program.
Hesder yeshiva rabbi outraged by Hatnua MK’s claims. ‘He knows he’s twisting the truth.’
There is nothing special about Hesder students or soldiers, MK Elazar Stern (Hatnu'a) said Tuesday
Hesder yeshiva students who skip class could face military discipline.
Rabbi Avraham Baron said the National Religious community should support draft exemptions for hareidi yeshiva students - for its own good.
Draft notices that were sent to students in their first year of Hesder yeshiva will be cancelled, IDF officials say.
In an unprecedented move, the IDF has begun drafting those students in their first year of yeshiva who have not yet registered in hesder.
Specialists and fighters with special units, including many Hesder students, have already been placed on active duty.
