Chazon Ish on the Difference Between Private and State Action

The rabbis opposed drafting women into the army or even “national service”. Yes, if she goes to work, too, she will be under the authority of a male boss, and surrounded by male co-workers. But she is there under the auspices of her father.

The authority of the state competes with that of the girl’s father.

Some other articles:

  1. For the Separation of Religion (and Everything Else!) and State
  2. Chazon Ish on the Evil of ‘Opposing Extremism’ on Principle
  3. There Is No True Israeli Anti War Movement
  4. But Who Would Supply Shoes?
  5. The Chazon Ish’s General Approach to the State of Israel

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