Haredi soldier forgoes exemption to serve in IDF combat unit

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Haredi soldier forgoes exemption to serve in IDF combat unit

Twenty-year-old Sergeant Yitzhak grew up in an Ultra-orthodox home. He has a large family in Bnei Brak, with 14 siblings, and he was not obligated to enlist. But Yitzhak chose to sign a waiver giving up his yeshiva student status and serve in the IDF after a decision to leave religion. "For me, it's a double gain – both to live the lifestyle I choose and also to give three years to the country," he says proudly. "I knew the choice to enlist woul…