nfgo3 -“As for the Chareidim, they should seriously consider a modification of their “business model,” i.e., heavy dependency on government support. A Chareidi tzibur with independent income and wealth would have much more influence on Israeli society than in currently does.”
This I agree with. I hold like the Shittos that don’t take Gov. money for their Yeshivos. As far as social services – this isn’t Nazi Germany (or is it?) where Frum Jews are second-class citizens and don’t have the rights of other citizens.
Also, stopping the dependency on the Gov. will Not stop the persecution, esp. with regards to the draft. And the proof of this is they are issuing arrest warrants for anyone right now who refuses to sign up for the draft -incl. those groups who don’t take $ for their Yeshivos.
One possible solution is – I read about this awhile ago -is they (some Charedim) were talking to Jordan about moving there & establishing a Yishuv. If this would take off and Frum people would have the choice to move there -Israel would become more Charedi friendly, not because they care about Charedim leaving, but because their International status & PR, which is right now very low, would sink even more!