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Story summary
- In Bnei Brak, Israel, two unarmed female IDF soldiers were chased by a rioting ultra-Orthodox mob, prompting a police rescue.
- The incident sparked deep reflection on Jewish unity and the author’s alienation from parts of the Haredi community.
- The author draws historical parallels to past Jewish divisions, warning against emotional secession.
- Ultimately, while divorce from the community feels tempting, true unity requires enduring fractures and refusing to abandon one another.
