JR: It’s not a law against Chareidim. It’s a law against everyone in the country. You have to go to the army, by law. Chareidim have a P’tur from the army of Toraso Umnaso. However, you cannot claim Toraso Umnaso (by definition) if you have another job. Chareidim have a choice. They can join the army or learn. That was the status quo since the foundation of the state. The issue now is that the state has determined that the status quo is untenable. There are too many people choosing to learn and the state can’t afford it as much anymore.
And just a technicality, but I thought a married person can work at 24?