The text of the Basic Law: Torah Study shows how far its proposers are from the spirit of Judaism | Rabbi Uri Regev
The High Court ruling, of course, is of no interest to the current government, and the government is investing great efforts in intimidating the judges and in further legislation designed to undermine the independence of…
Assessment
A religious critique of the proposed Basic Law on Torah study argues its framers have strayed from the spirit of Judaism. The author claims the current government is indifferent to High Court rulings and is actively working to intimidate judges and pass legislation that undermines judicial independence and limits the court's authority.