Charedim Freaking Out Over Torah Bulletins Distributed by the IDF Chardeie Hashmonaim Brigade!

DIN: They’re not claiming the published Torah is “apikorsus.” Their objection is that it doesn’t align with their narrow, outdated agenda. Many in the Charedi world recognize that their system isn’t offering a sustainable path — it often leaves people dependent on support and doesn’t consistently produce the kind of well‑rounded Torah scholars they aspire to. Instead, it tends to create an atmosphere of protest and resistance. More and more bochurim are beginning to realize this and are no longer willing to accept it. That’s why there’s such anxiety now: they’re seeing that even a soldier can deliver a thoughtful Torah insight that challenges their long‑held assumptions.

 

A newly launched bulletin by the IDF’s Charedi Hashmonaim Brigade has sparked backlash in Charedi communities, particularly among opponents of military conscription.

The bulletin, titled "In the Brigade," was distributed over the weekend in Charedi population centers. According to the Yedioth Ahronoth daily, it features Torah teachings written by brigade commanders, personal accounts from soldiers serving in the unit, and photographs documenting operational activity.

IDF officials say the publication is intended to introduce young Charedi men to the dedicated service framework developed for them within the military, while highlighting the experiences of soldiers and commanders who serve in the brigade.

However, the initiative has drawn sharp criticism in Bnei Brak and other Charedi strongholds. Anti-draft activists circulated messages urging synagogue caretakers to verify whether the bulletin had been distributed on their premises and to remove what they described as “dangerous materials," warning against allowing the content to reach the wider public.

The controversy reflects ongoing tensions within Israel’s Charedi community over military service and the IDF’s efforts to expand haredi enlistment through tailored frameworks.