US EditionThousands of Orthodox Jews Rally in New York to Protest Change in Israel’s Military Draft Rules
The protest opposes Israel’s Supreme Court ruling to end a 1948 military draft exemption for ultra-Orthodox men, a change feared to disrupt religious study and community life.
- On Sunday, thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews packed streets near the Israeli consulate in New York City to protest ending the religious students' exemption from compulsory military service.
- Last year, Israel's Supreme Court ordered the government to draft ultra-Orthodox Jewish men, overturning an enlistment exemption dating to 1948.
- The two influential, and often rival, grand rebbes of the Satmar community urged participation, while the Central Rabbinical Congress of the U.S.A. and Canada helped organize the protest and Rabbi Moishe Indig said urgency grew as turnout surprised organizers.
- The dispute highlights a broader fairness debate as Ultra-Orthodox leaders warn mandatory enlistment would impact adherents' ties to their faith, while many Jewish Israelis argue the exemption is unfair.
- Organizers reported urgency building as the large turnout materialized, increasing pressure on policymakers under pressure after the court order, while an attendee expressed appreciation to New York and U.S. governments for freedom to live and study the Torah.
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Cops wrestle with thousands of orthodox Jewish demonstrators protesting forced military conscription in Israel
A chaotic scene unfolded in Midtown Manhattan on Sunday night as cops wrestled with thousands of orthodox Jewish protesters in an effort to stop them flooding into the roadway and overrunning traffic. NYPD officers could be seen tussling with metal guard rails and pushing a deluge of humanity back on the sidewalks as vehicles came to a crawl not far from the Israeli consulate at 800 2nd Ave. Some cops even got into shoving matches with hundreds …
Thousands of Orthodox Jews protest around Israeli consulate in NYC to call for change in country’s military draft rules
Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews packed the streets and sidewalks for blocks around the Israeli consulate in New York City on Sunday to protest issues including a potential end of an exemption for religious students from compulsory service in Israel’s military.
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Thousands of Orthodox Jews rally in New York to protest change in Israel's military draft rules
Protesters have marched near the Israeli consulate in New York City over issues including the drafting of ultra-Orthodox Jews into Israel’s military.
Ultra-orthodox Jews protest IDF draft in New York
Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews filled streets near the Israeli consulate in New York City on Sunday to protest Israel’s plan to end military draft exemptions for religious students. The demonstration, organised with support from the Central Rabbinical Congress and led by both Satmar grand rebbes, underscored tensions between the Jewish Zionist and Orthodox communities. WOOAH ! THOUSANDS of Orthodox Jews take to the streets of New York City to…
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