Ultra-Orthodox Israeli draws ire with call to work

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/11/26/AR201011...

It is a stunning call to upend a tradition ingrained for generations: Most devoutly religious men in Israel study the Bible instead of entering the work force or doing military service that is compulsory for others, relying on payments from the state.

Amsalem's view - that work and integrating into mainstream society are necessary for the insular ultra-Orthodox community to progress and emerge from considerable poverty - has become the talk of the country in recent days. It has turned the previously unknown backbencher into a darling of the secular media and won him thousands of immediate supporters from across the political spectrum.

Another break in the wall!