I felt completely betrayed by the State and the public. My covenant with the state has ended. The symbols of the State of Israel no longer move me. I know that they are empty of content. I felt mourning, but a bit of happiness that I was not a part of them. |
The youth were ready for anything and everything. If they had been told unequivocally to refuse, they would have done so without question. |
This is something that is very difficult for the youth. On the one hand, they hear that it's totally forbidden, but then they ask about those rabbis who say yes to carry out the order - and I have no answer for them. |