New reforms aim to bolster Diaspora Jewry’s ties to Israel
The reforms will for the first time allow any individual eligible for an immigration visa or certificate according to the Law of Return—or a participant in a Jewish heritage program, such as Masa or Taglit-Birthright—to perform national service in Israel.
The Knesset approves a plan that will allow any individual eligible for an immigration visa or certificate according to the Law of Return—or a participant in a Jewish heritage program—to perform national service.
By Dan Lavie, Israel Hayom via JNS
The Knesset’s Labor, Welfare and Health Committee approved new regulations on Tuesday aimed at encouraging