The National Service held a tribute ceremony for hundreds of ultra-Orthodox men and women serving in national-civic service. Director-General Reuven Pinsky told the volunteers: "You are proof that there is another way — to serve the state in meaningful fields, to sanctify God's name, and to combine Torah study with security and social action without compromise."
The National Service (the state-run framework for national-civic service, distinct from military service) held a tribute ceremony today for hundreds of ultra-Orthodox participants. Director-General Reuven Pinsky addressed the volunteers directly, framing their service as a synthesis of religious life and national contribution. The event underscores an ongoing societal shift in Israel, where growing numbers of ultra-Orthodox men and women opt for national-civic service in education, security, and social welfare roles. The ceremony included a photo by Asi Efrati.
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