JERUSALEM (JTA) — With COVID-19 cases on the rise in Israel, the country has changed its mind on letting in non-Israeli yeshiva students to resume their studies.
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Interior Minister Aryeh Deri revoked their exemption on Wednesday evening because of the increase in new coronavirus cases, Globes reported. He had announced last week that university and yeshiva students would be allowed to enter the county and then spend 14 days in self-isolation.
Deri sent a letter to yeshiva heads informing them of the decision to cancel the visas, including those already issued. Students with families are still allowed to enter as long as they spend 14 days in self-isolation, according to the letter.
Dozens of yeshiva students were in the air en route to Israel when the decision was announced. Those who were traveling when the letter was issued reportedly will be permitted to enter.
And who pays for the kids to get back home? What do they do for a yeshiva since it may be too late to apply to another?
What about people coming from the U.S that just want to go to the kosel hamarvi just to daven with social distancing
My two cents(which might be worth less).
If they are denied entry by a government rule the inbound airline is responsible although usually it is for not checking visa status. This is a rule change en route.
The interesting thought is whether Yeshivas can continue while missing most of their out of town clients (client is exactly what consider you). Let me assume that the people running these businesses will not be happy.
Its not Israels problem. Let them go to work they are usually over 18. Its time that the messed up Flatbush kids stay home instead of sending them to Israeli taxpayers Yeshivos.
Many of these teenagers would do just as well scholastically staying at home but have grown up waiting for this year long graduation gift. The fact that it might be financially hard on parents is not a factor, once on the plane it is a new reality. If you think the people in charge are teaching them concern for parents please think again. The minute they arrive they are inculcated with thoughts of one more year, the staff never forgetting the almighty dollar.
Unfortunately, the cases of the virus in Eretz Yisroel seem to be rising and are having a second wave with yeshivas closing everyday!!
Covid is rising in Israel because they opened up too early. You can thank that dummy Netanyahu along with that super dummy Bennett.
Neither one of them are Doctors. If I need medical advise, I don’t go to a Rabbi, Accountant or mechanic. I certainly don’t go to a politician. This magafa is here to stay for awhile.
Going to secret minyonim will bring you closer to g-d then you may want.
It seems as if so many haven’t read the article completely. ” Those who were traveling when the letter was issued reportedly will be permitted to enter.”