Anniversary Sale Serve from page 34 about serving in the army. This complex relationship is founded on events that took place even before the Jewish state was established. Most of the founding fathers of the Jewish state saw Zionism as a movement exclusively separate from religion. Their plan was to diminish the "primitive" religious beliefs and customs of Jewish Ohm (many from Arabic countries) who arrived in Israel after the creation of the state. Religious immigrant children were often forced to cut off their payot (side locks), violate Shabbat, eat non-kosher food and were placed in strictly secular schools, which taught that belief in God and obser- vance of the Torah have no place in the new Jewish state. It is no wonder that ultra-Ortho- dox Israelis see a direct connection between the Zionist leaders of the early days of the state and the new government coalition's adamancy to draft them into military service and take them out of yeshivah. Young yeshivah students will undoubtedly become less religious as the nature of the Israeli army is not conducive to those who lead a strictly Torah- observant life. The solution is not to force yeshi- vah students to join the army by means of intimidation or sanctions (as has been suggested by the new coalition), as this will only widen the division between the two sides. Orthodox Jews always look to their rabbis for guidance. The Israeli government, therefore, needs to sit down with the head rabbis of the state and discuss real solutions for those yeshivah students who sin- cerely do want to join the army. I believe a surprising number of them exist. Even more important than the draft, in my opinion, is finding a solution for ultra-Orthodox men who wish to go into the labor mar- ket. Secular Israelis often complain that along with not serving in the army, Orthodox men do not contribute to Israel's economy. Ironically enough, the country's laws are actually mostly to blame: Those who learn in yeshivah and receive an exemption from the army are not legally allowed to work, which, in turn, prevents many ultra-Orthodox Israelis from joining the work force despite their desire to do so. One more brigade in the IDF is not going to essentially change Israel's security situation, but adding thousands of workers to the Israeli market can do wonders for the country's economy and will also cre- ate a greater sense of unity in a soci- ety that so painfully needs it. 50% Off JN Survey Should Israel's ultra-Orthodox yeshivah students be drafted into military service? ❑ Yes. Everyone should be treated equally. Scan the QR code with your smart phone to take our ❑ No. They should be exempted from service. survey, or logon to www.jewishnews. ❑ They should be able to choose. . com/survey. 4 Rooms $99.99 Rug Cleaning When you bring them to us 2 Rooms $59.99 7' Sofa $59.99 25% Off Pickup & Delivery! Let us clean your tile and grout too! Expect the best... Expect the purple truck! Beautifying Homes & Businesses since 1939 1-800- HAGOPIAN (424-6742) wv4 cw'a" www.originalhagopian.com RUG CARE CENTERS AND SHOWROOMS OAK PARK BIRMINGHAM NOVI UTICA ANN ARM. DTAA RK , aLlil !IA udes tan %mg tan an mass e 0 ❑ Kobi Erez is executive director of the Zionist Organization of America- Michigan Region. In-Home Cleaning Jnly All high pressure tanning salon in the country MENU: Single Visit $25.00 3 visits/month $46.00 4 visits/month $57.00 Unlimited Month Tanning* $74.00 Family Plan 2 member unlimited* ... $102.00 Additional Family member* $20.00 Gucci Alexander McQueen Jimmy Choo YSL Carrera DESIGNER SUNGLASSES starting at ALL SERVICES INCLUDE: • • • • • • • $10 0 Kid's safe zone Hydro message bed Versa Spa Spray Tan Hours M-F 9-10 Dark Tan branded water with every visit Sat 9-8 Sun 10-5 !Pod dock and radio 15% off all products GUARANTEED Towel & Goggles GlIffilOgEglil 15.00 Single Visit 17 CARDS AVAILABLE with this ad (Reg $25.00) thru May 30, 2013 6560 Orchard Lake Rd • just south of Maple on the east side 248-737-4TAN (826) • Darktanme.com 1826270 * $15 membership cha .e per famil member will be char ed eve Janua Last Week's Results What do you think of President Obama's relations with Israel? 30% Obama is a true friend to Israel. 40% Obama doesn't do 17 KOSHER MICHIGAN KOSHER CERTIFICATION AGENCY Ever tried eating Raw? Head to Downtown Birmingham! enough to support Israel. 30% Obama is no friend to LIQUID fkceib) LUNCH Israel. koshermichigan.com 0 April 4 • 2013 35