Q&A: The Rabbis Law 2
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The Rabbis Law 2
Question
A corrupt law with an unlimited budget passed yesterday, at the height of the discussion about dealing with the hostages, with appalling cynicism that wouldn’t make it past a Hollywood script about lack of credibility.
What can be done in this situation? It feels like the state has no reasonable, decent, uncorrupt future. Is it legitimate to refuse to serve in the IDF, try to register startups abroad, and promote an aggressive struggle until this country straightens out? Or because of what we went through on 10/7, is that not appropriate?
Answer
Absolutely very appropriate. Including refusal of military service.
On the one hand, the Rabbi encourages refusal of military service, and on the other hand he wants the war to continue. In his opinion, who will fight if there are no soldiers? Apparently he has gone back to his original roots and trusts that the Torah will protect.