The issue of Ultra-Orthodox (“Haredi”) draft into the Israel Defence Force has polarized Israeli society for decades. Since Oct. 7th, the conversation has heated up as the need for a larger army has become increasingly clear.

In this episode of “Basic Law”, Aylana Meisel, Executive Director of the Israel Law and Liberty Forum, is joined by Rabbi Dr. Yehoshua Pfeffer, rabbinical judge, legal scholar and founder of the Iyun Institute, for a deep dive into one of Israel’s most contentious legal and societal issues: the Haredi military draft exemption.

Welcome to “Basic Law,” the new JNS show hosted by Aylana Meisel, Executive Director of the Israel Law and Liberty Forum. This series dives deep into Israel’s legal system, dissecting the most pressing legal and constitutional issues facing the nation today.🎙️ Guest: Dr. Yaacov Ben-Shemesh – Constitutional Law Scholar, Professor at Ono Academic College & Tel Aviv University⚖️ Topics Covered in This Episode:✅ The role and unprecedented power of Israel’s Attorney General✅ Why the Israeli government is moving to dismiss the AG✅ The clash between judicial activism and democracy in Israel✅ The debate over legal reform and the future of the Supreme Court✅ October 7th, the ICC, and legal challenges facing Israel’s leadership👉 Subscribe and turn on notifications to stay updated on Basic Law and Israel’s legal landscape!