Chabad welcomes: `Sheluchim will be recognized by civil service

Shaked Committee has approved equal burden (Monday) a final proposal by MK Elazar Stern, uncovered tradition of Chabad emissaries who devote their lives to the people of Israel, that "the state will recognize the work of yeshiva students outside of Israel, according to the criteria predetermined National Competence - citizens. Recognition of this includes the emissaries of the Chabad movement spread throughout the world. "

Last week, the committee accepted the proposal, but due to the demands of Yesh Atid for a revolution of the law, another vote was held today, and the bill passed again by majority vote. Among supporters of the proposal were MKs Elazar Stern (Hatnua), Rabbi Meir Porush (Yahadut Hatorah), David Rotem (Yisrael Beiteinu Likud) and Ariel Atias (Shas).

According to the decision, one hundred Chabad yeshiva students each year will be able to do their national service in Chabad around the world, according to fixed criteria. As we know, the law allows yeshiva students to serve the citizen, such as MDA service, police, ZAKA and other bodies, and now will also be given the option to serve in Chabad in certain places in the world.

MK Stern explained that Chabad emissaries stand all day and night in public service, handle difficult and complex problems and provide solutions to all the Jews who needed some help, and there is no doubt that this important service is worthy of recognition.

During promotion bill was MK Stern in connection with the Association of Chabad Hasidim in Israel, and received support. Ariel Lemberg, secretary general of the Association of Chabad Hasidim, thanks MK Stern, welcomes the move and says that there is a genuine recognition of the activities of Chabad, and this will help Chabad to get troops, who will come help them in their important activities.

'בחדרי' גם ברשתות החברתיות - הצטרפו!