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Jerusalem Post/Experts

Israel’s Ultra-Orthodox: Piety vs. patriotism

Haredi leaders have long insisted that their young men serve the nation through prayer and study, thus preserving the Jewish heritage that has kept the faith through centuries of persecution.

Neturei Karta burn Israeli flag on Independence Day
Neturei Karta burn Israeli flag on Independence Day
(photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM/THE JERUSALEM POST)
ByGIDON BEN-ZVI
MAY 11, 2014 18:12
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