As tensions rise over the issue of yeshiva student enlistment in the IDF, leading Torah authorities are voicing forceful opposition. At a gathering held at his home, Rav Meir Tzvi Bergman, rosh yeshiva of Yeshivas Rashbi, delivered a passionate message against the looming threat.
Amid reports of several yeshiva bochurim being arrested in recent months and the continued failure to formulate a new, mutually acceptable draft law, Rav Bergman addressed the urgent need to fortify the resolve of bnei hayeshivos not to compromise on the sanctity of Torah learning or submit to military authorities.
Opening his remarks, Rav Bergman stated: “I want to take this opportunity, as we are gathered together, to address one specific point that concerns us directly. Everyone knows that Klal Yisroel is facing a serious threat. There is a danger that they will take bnei yeshiva into the army, chas v’shalom.”
He continued: “I want to tell you — we must all stand firm on this issue like a fortress. We must make it clear, to those who want to hear and those who don’t want to hear, that we will not give up on anyone. No one has the authority to give up on the holy Torah.”
Rav Bergman concluded with a stirring call to unity and faith: “And if we stand strong, and protect the bnei yeshivos, and they know that we are all with them — then Hashem will help, the decree will be nullified, and we will merit the elevation of the Torah’s honor and the coming of Moshiach speedily in our days, Amen.”
{Matzav.com Israel}