saltwind 78 wrote:
proud, These ultra Orthodox Jews are part of the Chasidic movement. Some of these people refuse to recognize the state of Israel because it wasn't directly created by G-d. That's not the end of it, they refuse to serve in the army because it would take time away from their study of Torah. I've read the Old Testament cover to cover many times, and I can tell you it is one of the bloodiest books ever written. They receive government money to have children, but many don't work, that's for the wife. They don't consider secular, or other movements within Judaism as even Jewish. My family was once all Orthodox, but not Chasidic. They all worked hard, served in the army during WW11, and blessed this incredible country every day of their lives.
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Thank you for explanation, saltwind!! It kind of shocked me when I first heard it.. I don't think they even realize that From the River to the Sea Palestine will be Free means no more Israel, unless that's what they really want too..