Article: You may recall that in past current events, we discussed how the
Tal Law in Israel has been abolished, which used to grant a blanket deferment for all Haredi boys from serving in the Israeli army; it was part of a historical compromise between Prime Minister Ben Gurion and the ultra-orthodox at Israel's founding. Since the law's nullification, haredi boys have started to be drafted. This week, an Israeli boy, Moshe from Petach Tikvah Yeshiva, was drafted into the Israeli army. He ignored several conscription notices. So this week, the Israeli army imprisoned him for 14 days. In response 700 haredi men staged peaceful demonstrations outside the prison.
Discussion:
- Memory question: what do you remember about the Tal Law in Israel/about haredi Israeli boys being drafted into the army.
- What is a peaceful demonstration v. non-peaceful. Can think of examples of current non-peaceful demonstrations we've spoken about? (Egypt, Iran, Syria)
- Why was Moshe put into prison? What does it mean to "set an example?"
- What do you think should happen to haredi boys regarding army service?
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