Rabbi Hirsch
Rabbi Hirsch is a prominent leader within the Haredi community, known for his influential role in shaping the policies and responses of ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel, particularly concerning issues of military conscription. Recently, he has been in the news for expressing his cautious stance regarding the recruitment of yeshiva students into the Israel Defense Forces, emphasizing the need to examine legislative developments closely before making definitive decisions.
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Rabbi Hirsch hosted Bar Kopershtein and listened to his account of the horrors faced during captivity.
חוסל המחבל שהיה אחראי על החזקת 6 חטופים בשבי
Israel· 2025-11-05
Rabbi Hirsch also declined to speak with Netanyahu, suggesting a strained relationship between Haredi leaders and the Prime Minister.
נתניהו ביקש מהחרדים לחכות עם החרפת הצעדים, הם סירבוIsrael· 2025-06-04
Rabbi Hirsch expressed a willingness to consider a request but wants to check with Knesset members first.
הרב לנדו במכתב: "אם חלילה יגייסו בכפייהIsrael· 2025-05-27