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Ben-Gurion's Historic Mistake - Which Founded the Plague Threatening Us Today | Uriel Lynn

Ben-Gurion's Historic Mistake - Which Founded the Plague Threatening Us Today | Uriel Lynn
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The time has come to completely erase the illusion of Torah study as a supreme value. The supreme value in Israel is the state's ability to defend itself against all its enemies.

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Assessment

This opinion piece argues that Ben-Gurion's prioritization of Torah study over military readiness was a foundational error. The author calls for a complete reversal of values, placing national self-defense above religious study. The debate touches on core tensions in Israeli society between secular and religious priorities. Readers should watch for reactions from religious and educational sectors.

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