No need for the government? 1000 shekel for kollel families
Eligible married yeshiva students to receive up to NIS 1,000 a month in recognition of their dedication to Torah study
Assessment
A new benefit for kollel families bypasses the usual government budget process, raising questions about who authorizes these payments and where the money comes from. The 1,000 shekel monthly stipend targets married yeshiva students specifically, not all Torah learners. Watch for whether this creates pressure on other sectors to demand similar direct recognition.