Rabbi explains why Haredim skip military service. Kind of.

[Silent3]

2. Indeed

Haredim believe—deeply, strongly and sincerely—that religious devotion in the form of Torah-study, no less than the actions of foot soldiers or intelligence officers, is important for Israel's security. Indeed, a vital, essential part of it.

A secular-minded person will surely scoff at that idea but it is, as it always has been, a most basic Haredi belief.

Yes, here I am, scoffing away. Eye rolling too.