The IDF: Should Yeshiva Boys Be Forced to Enlist? Opinion from Ultra-Orthodox Congressman

In this episode, Yitzhak Pindrus, a member of the Israeli Knesset, discusses the challenges facing Israel’s religious and political landscape, touching on issues like Jewish identity, education policies, and legal battles. He explores the growing influence of progressive ideologies and how they impact the religious community, particularly in areas like military service, school funding, and Supreme Court decisions. Peindras emphasizes the significance of protecting Jewish traditions while balancing the complexities of modern governance. He also reflects on unity amid political divides, addressing how internal conflicts shape Israel’s future. Through his insights, the episode provides a deep dive into the ideological struggles between secular and religious communities in contemporary Israel. ✬ SPONSORS OF THE EPISODE ✬ ► Wheels To Lease: Trust Me Get Your Car With Them For over 35 years, Wheels To Lease has offered stress-free car buying with upfront pricing, no hidden fees, and door-to-door delivery. Call today! → CALL/TEXT: 718-871-8715 → EMAIL: inspire@wheelstolease.com → WEB: https://bit.ly/41lnzYU → WHATSAPP: https://wa.link/0w46ce ► BitBean: Smart Custom Software Really great way to take your business to the next level. Contact Bitbean today for a FREE CONSULTATION Reach Out Here → https://bitbean.link/MeEBlY ►Eretz Hakodesh: The App of Deals Eretz HaKodesh is a movement dedicated to protecting the kedushah of Eretz Yisroel, striving to increase its influence in the elections against progressive opposition—your vote ensures the future of Jewish values in Israel. Vote Here → https://eretzhakodesh.org/ ► TorahApp: Learning Torah Just Got Easier One-stop shop for listening, watching and reading your favorite seforim, rabbis and podcasts. Download Here → https://torahapp.org/download ✬ IN MEMORY OF ✬ This episode is in memory of: • Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima • Miriam Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:57 Rav Yitzchak’s Background 02:54 The Biggest Challenge Israel Faces Right Now 05:24 Rav Yitzchak’s Rooe in the Knesset 08:05 The Two Sides in the Knesset 12:05 The Way Israel Has Changed 16:24 BitBean 18:27 TorahApp.org 19:36 The Outside Worlds Influence on Israel 23:20 The Major Issues of the Israeli Army 29:04 Pushing the Draft 34:04 We Need to Understand the Battles of Israel 36:06 The Rising Numbers of People Making Aliya 38:26 Wheels to Lease 39:17 EretzHakodesh.org 40:00 The Idealization of Coexistence 43:46 People of Israel Want Unity 46:52 Enjoying Working in the Knesset 48:11 Having Peace in the Knesset 50:32 Sending Ours Sons to the Army 53:42 Outro ✬ Donate and Inspire Millions (Tax-Deductible) ✬ Your generous donation enables us at Living Lchaim to share uplifting messages globally, enrich lives, and foster positive change worldwide! Thank you! https://www.LivingLchaim.com/donate Our free call-in-to-listen feature is here: • USA: (605) 477-2100 • UK: 0333-366-0154 • ISRAEL: 079-579-5088 Have a specific question? email us hi@livinglchaim.comWhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes: 914-222-5513 Lchaim. #jewishpodcast #judaism #israel #knesset #idf #israelpolitics #rabbi