10 Myths about Charedim and Army

With all the lengthy polemics about charedim and army service, I decided to prepare a handy short list of the ten most common myths about this topic, with brief responses.

Myth #1: “Rambam says that yeshiva students are like Levites and are exempt from army!”

FACT: Rambam praises someone as being similar to a Levite if they dedicate their entire life to spirituality, free themselves of worldly concerns, and rely on God for their sustenance. He is not referring to someone spending a few years in ye...