Knesset passes in first reading bill to enshrine Torah study into Basic Law
The wording in the proposal emphasizes Torah study as “a fundamental value in the heritage of the Jewish people and in the State of Israel.”
Assessment
The Knesset has advanced a bill that would elevate Torah study to the level of a Basic Law, Israel's quasi-constitutional framework. This move could legally entrench religious study as a core national value, potentially affecting future court rulings and legislative priorities. The next stage is a return to committee before second and third readings, where coalition dynamics and opposition scrutiny will determine its final shape.