Instead, the demonstrations reflect a desperate attempt by members of a vocal minority trying to preserve a lifestyle that is rapidly changing around them. Experts say tomorrow’s ultra-Orthodox will look much different from the community that mainstream Israel fears today. For decades, the ultra-Orthodox have leveraged their significant political power into maintaining a segregated lifestyle. He believes the modernizing effect will make the Haredi community far more educated and employable, much the way ultra-Orthodox communities in the United States and Europe have adapted. The military said 2,850 Haredi soldiers enlisted last year, a 30 percent increase from 2014.

Source: Egypt Independent November 08, 2017 08:15 UTC