a chance conversation with friends reminded me – yes – I believe in women in the army.  Not only because my aunt was a partisan in this yearWWII, not only because I identified with a friend who was proud to be active in the reserves but also because I believe in equality of responsibility.  I don’t mean that women can be as strong as men but they can carry their own part.  

And then someone asked me about Haredi women.  And the answer burst from me that they too could do their part.  Most haredi women are married by 18 and have children to take care of, but they could still take part somehow.

It’s not only about equality.  it’s about inclusion and responsibility in society.  Lots of women – even women my age, have been cooking for soldiers so they could have a hot meal  I wouldn’t visit that punishment on the soldiers