[OddLane]

Most of the benefits conferred upon the Haredim exist because at the inception of the modern Jewish state the Orthodox were a small minority-because most were exterminated by the Nazis during the Holocaust-and granting them exceptions didn't have a significant impact on society.

As their numbers, and commensurate political strength, increased, they were able to enshrine new exemptions-such as exemption from military service-into law.

[faithhopecharity]

understood.

thanks

[ocrp1982]

Thank you for the additional info. I had suspected this but, didn’t want to influence any response by adding my speculation.

Since the Jewish Tradition is very very surname and Family Tree oriented can all of these men trace their families origin back to the house of Levi without doubt?

It seems to me that simply claiming I’m an Ultra-Orthodox Jew and I study all day 6 days a week and, you all must support my lifestyle and exempt me from any duties beyond my studies is bogus.

The equivalent of Welfare Parasites.

Further, if the projections of the Ultra-Orthodox percentage growth is true that will become unsustainable for Israel as a nation.

The House of Levi was a small house. The vast majority were of the other 11 families.

If one can simply declare I’m an Ultra-Orthodox Jew and therefore you must support me and not burden me with any requirement beyond my studies. The nation of Israel will eventually collapse.