Attorney Nathan Rosenblatt of the Emet LeYaakov BeIsrael organization told N12 on Tuesday that Haredi Jews cannot enlist in the IDF unless the great Torah sages issue a directive, expressing understanding for the pain of families with soldiers but stating that Torah law forbids it without such guidance.
Attorney Nathan Rosenblatt of the Emet LeYaakov BeIsrael organization said in an interview with N12 that Haredi Jews cannot enlist in the IDF without a directive from the great Torah sages, because Torah law forbids it. He expressed understanding for the pain of parents whose children serve, but stressed that the religious prohibition is absolute. The interview aired on Tuesday morning.
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