Tensions Rise Between Ashkenazic and Sephardic Chief Rabbis Over Haredi Exodus
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Israel's Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi David Lau indirectly criticized his Sephardic counterpart, Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, for suggesting a potential mass departure of haredi Jews if forced to join the IDF. Lau expressed support for IDF soldiers at the funeral of Captain Daniel Peretz, emphasizing their dedication to protecting Israel, Torah, and the land. Yosef's controversial remarks on Torah study's critical role and potential exodus sparked widespread criticism, with religious and political figures condemning any statements encouraging avoidance of IDF service.
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