TESTIMONIALS
Parents:
"In the Nahal Haredi I know that my son is surrounded by good influences and fortified by moral and spiritual support. I can take pride in the knowledge that he stands among the best-trained soldiers in the world"
- Mrs. Mizrahi
"Is the army the ideal of where I would have wanted my son to go to? No. Do you know anyone who would want his or her children to go to the army? We all pray for shalom and that everything should be fine, but I must say, this program for him was a godsend."
- Mrs. Orange
"Is the army really the place for a Yeshiva boy? My son himself investigated the various options available in the army and decided to join Nahal Haredi. Here, he felt he could remain in a religious environment and still be a combat soldier. Our son is a sniper in his unit and that certainly gives rise to concern, but we are now totally at ease when it comes to the spiritual aspects of his life."
- Mr. Fuchs
"It's been a true pleasure to see my son mature through the Nahal Haredi, I am so proud of him!"
- Mrs. Joselit
Army:
"The second temple was destroyed by civil war.We can sit with Assad, with Arafat, with al our enemies, but we can't sit with our own people? If we don't act the split in the nation will grow greater.after the peace will we know how to speak to each other?"
- Brigadier General (ret.) Yehudah Duvdevani Former Head, Nahal Division, Ministry of Defense
"I see the Nahal Haredi soldiers as first class in the Israeli army... They contribute a lot to the Israeli army, to the security of the army, to the Haredi community, and to themselves by serving in the army and feeling like part of the Israeli society."
- Colonel Hilik Sofer, Former Jordan Valley Brigade Commander
"When we will announce the formation of a Nahal Haredi brigade, this will be a major national and social achievement."
- Brigadier General Avi Zamir, Former C.O. IDF personnel
"The soldiers of Netzach Yehuda are quality. They are excellent fighters."
- Brigadier General, Udi Shani Former Division Commander
Soldiers:
"In the Nahal Haredi we perform our military service at the highest level. There is no other place for a haredi soldier other than the Nahal Haredi!"
- Sergeant Oren R.
"Nachal Haredi represents the best possible framework for strictly observant men to serve in the IDF. Moreover, it is clear to me that my emuna and shmirat mitzvot were strengthened as a result of my service."
- Corporal Zev I.
"The Nahal Haredi is both spiritually and physically uplifting, the friendship and experiences are remembered forever. I believe that it can bring out the best in people."
- Sergeant Yossi F.
"The Nahal Haredi is a place where religious soldiers, no matter what their background may be, can feel at home."
- Corporal Avi P.
Rabbis:
"May you succeed in this important Mitzvah of defending the land of Israel. May Hashem always be with you."
- Ha'Rav Herschel Schachter, Rosh Yeshiva Rabeinu Yitzchak Elchanan
"The Nahal haredi serves the needs of religious young men who are no longer engaged in full time Torah studies and the needs of Israel in supplying manpower and a much needed source of unity to the Israeli army and society. Its efforts should be blessed and encouraged."
- Rabbi Berel Wein, Jerusalem, Israel
"This is a project that has great potential for the Jewish people. I think it's a privilege for any one who has the opportunity to help, helping this project is helping to build the people of Israel and the Torah of Israel."
- Rabbi Reichman, Englewood, NJ
"The framework of Torah learning is the greatest there is, but as it gets larger it doesn't fit every individual. We must find a solution for the individual."
- Rabbi Yoel Schwartz, Rosh Metivtah, Yeshivat D'var Yerushalayim
