[Righty_McRight]

Nevertheless, there are quite a few religious Israelis who do not work, but spend their time studying instead. I believe that this is a difficult social problem for Israel, and that they should combine their study with work.

So the Israeli government pays them to study all day?

[Piranha]

In this country there are many students on food stamps.

[dervish]

There is a Jewish tradition based on the OT blessings given to each tribe that while some engage in business they may form a partnership to support others who engage in religious learning. IOW some nurture the physical and some nurture the spiritual well being of the Nation of Israel.

The two tribes are Issachar and Zebulon