Defense Minister Benny Gantz today visited the Haredi settlement meeting "Hadvata - Derech Haim", which is one of several places designated for Haredim who have decided to join a designated path in the IDF. A path for which the Ministry of Defense allocated tens of millions of shekels from the defense budget.
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"You can fit in,"
In the last two years, there has been in-depth staff work on a new service model for ultra-Orthodox society with the goal of expanding the service routes that exist today, so that every ultra-Orthodox young man and woman can exercise the right to serve society, the community and the state.
According to the model, tens of millions of NIS will be allocated to the development of innovative service paths for ultra-Orthodox society. According to the new policy, ultra-Orthodox, yeshivot students, will be able to be accepted for service in paths that combine occupational training, a contribution to the needs of the IDF and the defense system, and after completing the program, they will be qualified to enter the employment market.
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Tens of millions of shekels were allocated to the project, photo: Elad Malka
The new courses will allow the ultra-orthodox young man to maintain his lifestyle in full and at the same time help him to be at the core of security activities in technological courses, driving courses and other branches that have an operational need in the IDF and an opportunity for citizenship.
Gantz: "I'm excited to be here and see how a vision becomes a reality. I'm proud of you for choosing to devote yourself to the world of Torah and at the same time combining donation and volunteering for the state. All this when you are part of an excellent framework that makes no concessions to you. You are destined for the most important service, and that is service in the Israel Defense Forces." Of course, you can also integrate into the police, fire brigade, the world of medicine and emergency services.
I make sure that all our new routes will allow you to maintain your identity and your spiritual level at the same time.
This idea is strongly related to the need to connect all sections of the people.
In order to connect us, I have a task to get to know your needs best, and you have a task to be committed to service and giving for the sake of the people and the country."
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