Exemption from "His Torah, His Art" and Morality in Legal Acts
Is there a moral problem with using the "Torah and Art" exemption for yeshiva students (as long as the use is done within the framework of the law, similar to the exemption given to an outstanding athlete)?
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not. Why would it be? Of course, only for those who are studying. Although in my personal opinion the exemption is given too broadly, as long as it is given, I don't see a problem with its (decent) use.
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Asks:
In general, is there a problem with using laws for purposes that are ostensibly "invalid" – for example, legal accounting tricks (that do not involve lying) to reduce tax payments, or using legal bureaucratic tricks (that do not involve lying) to avoid military service?
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Rabbi:
The law itself recognizes tax planning as legitimate. I think that with regard to taxes, if there is a situation that the law itself permits, there is no obstacle to its use. But of course it depends on the context. When there are situations where the law addresses a moral issue (such as theft or slander), I do not distinguish between morality and the law.
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Asks:
Do you think a conscription law is closer to a law that addresses a moral question or closer to tax laws?
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Rabbi:
It depends. If you are doing something valuable instead of recruiting then it is more like tax laws (which also have a clear moral aspect). And if you are just dodging then the problem is primarily moral and not legal.
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