Israel’s Conscription Debate: A closer look at the public discourse stirring up Israel

**Exciting Update:** We’re thrilled to welcome a special guest, Rabbi
Yehoshua Pfeffer, founder of the Iyun Institute to our next Coffee Talk event.

Join us for a compelling conversation as Rabbi Pfeffer takes us into the heart
of a deeply complex and emotionally charged issue: Haredim service in the IDF.
He’ll unpack the background to the current recruitment political and social
predicament, the challenges faced by Haredi soldiers who chose to serve, while
exploring the broader national conversation around civic duty and sharing the
burden.

This is a rare opportunity to hear from someone deeply immersed in both Torah
scholarship and public policy. Expect nuance, insight, and a candid look at
one of Israel’s most pressing debates. We hope you’ll join us for this
important discussion.

**About Rabbi Pfeffer**

Yehoshua Pfeffer is Rabbi of “Ohr Chadash” in Ramot Bet, Jerusalem. Alongside
his rabbinic role, he heads the Iyun Institute, which operates a range of
groundbreaking leadership programs and publications in the Haredi space,
focusing on the crucial issue of broader Haredi responsibility for Israel. He
is the founding editor of the “Tzarich Iyun” journal and is Chair of Netzach
Yehudah, serving and supporting Haredi soldiers in the IDF. He is also a
professor at Hebrew University’s law school, having previously clerked at
Israel’s Supreme Court. He lives in Jerusalem with his wife and six of their
eight children.

**Questions for our speaker?** Please include them when registering.

**Questions about this event?** Contact Lior Zisser-Yogev at (248) 642-6892 or
via email listed below.

Organized by: Jewish Federation Israel and Overseas

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