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IDF Launches First Brigade for Haredi Soldiers

3/3/2025

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The IDF proudly inaugurated the Hashmonaim Brigade, its inaugural unit for haredi soldiers, at the historic Tomb of the Maccabees. This unique brigade prioritizes religious observance, blending military duty with Torah study and gender separation. Recruits are committed to upholding their haredi identity through strict lifestyle guidelines, including specific dress codes and media restrictions.

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The IDF proudly inaugurated the Hashmonaim Brigade, its inaugural unit for haredi soldiers, at the historic Tomb of the Maccabees. This unique brigade prioritizes religious observance, blending military duty with Torah study and gender separation. Recruits are committed to upholding their haredi identity through strict lifestyle guidelines, including specific dress codes and media restrictions.