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The Story is here: IDF Draft Bill Protest In New York City Draws Thousands Of Ultra-Orthodox Jews (PHOTOS)
Now, How can they call Israel Zionist and be jewish at the same time? I often hear that the word "Zionist" is code word for Anti-Semitic. So...?
"It was basically a protest against the Israel government's attempt to pass an IDF [Israel Defense Forces] draft bill, which calls for everyone to serve in the Army, even those students in yeshiva," said Kornbluh, 32, of Borough Park, Brooklyn. The protesters were siding with Israeli residents who "feel like they're being forced to drop the Torah, drop the learning -- which is not the intent" of the proposed legislation, Kornbluh said.
Now, How can they call Israel Zionist and be jewish at the same time? I often hear that the word "Zionist" is code word for Anti-Semitic. So...?