Halachic Leniencies Issued for IDF Troops Facing Combat Stress During Mourning Period
The IDF Military Rabbinate has introduced halachic leniencies allowing combat soldiers to listen to music and eat meat during the Three Weeks to maintain readiness and mental health amid ongoing conflict. These rulings, tailored to the war’s psychological toll, balance religious observance with operational needs.
Eliana Fleming
7/13/2025