Knesset Enshrines Torah Study as Fundamental Value in Israeli Basic Law

Controversial measure passes 63–52 amid warnings over military manpower shortages and ultra-Orthodox draft exemptionsby Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Washington D.C. Bureau ChiefJERUSALEM, Israel (Worthy News) – The Knesset passed legislation Monday granting Torah study constitutional-level recognition as a fundamental value of the Jewish people and the State of Israel.The Basic Law: Torah Study passed its final readings by a vote of 63–52 after weeks of pressure from ultra-Orthodox coalition