Haredi Public's Moti Leitner: Israel’s future is our responsibility, too - opinion
A community must prepare its children for the lives ahead, enable its families to achieve economic independence, and accept its share of responsibility for defending the country.
The article discusses the growing role of haredi (ultra-Orthodox) society in shaping Israel’s future. With nearly one in three Jewish children attending haredi schools, and projections suggesting a similar proportion of haredi Jews by 2050, the community bears a significant responsibility. Haredi leaders have traditionally focused on Torah learning and religious identity, but the future demands a broader understanding of responsibility, including preparing children for economic independence, ensuring their families contribute to national defense, and allowing women greater political representation.
The Haredi Public party, emerging from the haredi constituency, emphasizes this broader responsibility, particularly through education. The party advocates for schools that combine Torah learning with general studies, enabling young men to work and serve in the military, and empowering women to have a voice in community and national decisions. This shift in understanding positions haredi society as an integral part of Israel’s future.
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