Knesset passes Basic Law declaring Torah study 'foundational' state value
Israel's parliament on Monday night gave final approval to a new Basic Law declaring Torah study a foundational value of the Jewish state. The 120-member Knesset passed the Basic Law: Torah Study in its second…
Assessment
The Knesset enshrined Torah study as a constitutional-level value, a move that could reshape legal balances between religious and secular frameworks. The slim 63-52 vote reflects deep partisan divisions. The truncated final version suggests unresolved compromises. Watch for coalition stability and whether the law triggers challenges in Israel's Supreme Court.