The Haredim should have a deep connection to their holy land but this feeling is being alienated. This group appreciates everyone living in a high tech land, especially with the tremendous benefit they derive from it, but they feel they can "give [their] utmost passion to our causes without anyone killing anyone" says Avraham Edelstein. The Haredi Jews also appreciate the fact that they can get up every morning and walk freely about without discrimination. This miracle state has allowed full Haredi towns and neighborhoods to develop without an issue and are becoming closer with the state while non Haredim are also becoming more religious as time runs on. Fellowships such as the Aish Hasbara have brough close to 1000 North American Jews on trips to Israel which are almost predominantly run by the Haredim. They claim that they are "the only ones there who can effectively recruit and program to protect the State of Israel.
Along with scheduling these trips and becoming more affiliated with the state, important political roles are being filled with Haredi Jews. These include the Finance ministry, Ministry of Health, and Ministry of Housing among others. Loyalty is not depicted by whether a person is a flag waver or not. Both Haredim and non Haredim citizens are proud members of Israel. Each one should respect the other and forget about yesterdays problems. If this is done then and only then can they take a step in the right direction together.
Link to article :http://www.huffingtonpost.com/avraham-edelstein/haredi-reflections-on-israels-independence-day_b_3064275.html
Tony Morello
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