Jerusalemite of the Week: Working at The Michael Levin Base, Ruderman sees firsthand the many experiences and challenges her fellow B’not Sherut face.
Sherut Leumi (National Service) is not the solution to recruiting ultra-Orthodox to the army. Another reasonable solution may address the ongoing problem effectively.
The Israel Prison Service recruited the 12 haredi national servicemen as part of their non-military national service.
Halevi said that broadening the sectors of Israel's population that serve in the IDF and national service is the only way to replace the many Israeli soldiers who have died in the current war.
The National Security Ministry has been allowing National Service girls to handle interviews with applicants for gun permits. Now, this will no longer be allowed.
MQG made their petition in a letter following reports that unqualified people, such as National Service members, were tasked with approving requests for gun permits.
SOCIAL AFFAIRS: The lack of adequate housing has put a damper on a two-year-old initiative through the national service program for young North Americans to immigrate and integrate into Israel.
This week is Sherut Leumi week, in which the efforts of 18,000 young men and women are recognized as vital to Israel's positive achievements.
The new model would see combat soldiers serving for longer periods of time with increased benefits while non-operational service roles would be shortened.
Moving overseas to serve in Israel can be scary and difficult. But the Michael Levin Base has become a true home away from home.
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