Yirechem Shmeshovitz

Yirechem Shmeshovitz, a 49-year-old from Herzliya, has been serving continuous reserve duty since the outbreak of the war. A former soldier in the military prosecutor's office, he now serves as a rabbi and operations officer in his reserve unit. Yirechem, who is a single father, emphasized the importance of service during the holidays and criticized the government's decision to fund flights for those avoiding military service, calling it a disgrace and a violation of religious values.