[Avodah] Tal Law And Jewish Law – Is There A Conflict?

[Dorron Katzin]

"In February, Israel’s Supreme Court ruled the Tal Law discriminatory and
unconstitutional in a vote of six to three. The law, which provides
exemptions for young men studying in yeshiva full time, has been the
subject of much criticism and controversy.

"Advocates of maintaining the status quo argue that those studying Torah
provide a spiritual protection to the state of Israel. They also believe
Jewish Law requires exemptions for yeshiva students.

"But what does Jewish law really require?"

Full text:
http://www.jewishpress.com/indepth/opinions/tal-law-and-jewish-law-is-there-a-conflict/2012/06/20/0/
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