Overview

• A yeshiva student from Or Yehuda was detained at night for refusing to enlist and was held at Tel HaShomer.
• At a subsequent court hearing he stated an intent to enlist, leading to a temporary release before authorities began searching for him again.
• He sought guidance from Rav Moshe Shternbuch, who condemned recruitment promises and said the army corrupts religious students.
• Rav Shternbuch instructed him to tell the army he had ruled enlistment forbidden for him and offered blessings for strength and joy.
• Another young man who narrowly avoided capture also met the rabbi and received praise and a blessing.