Ynetnews.com has an excellent article about new products for the religious Israeli soldier. These products provide a way for a soldier to perform his duties without desecrating the Sabbath (although I think they should be available for any Jewish soldier, religious or not. Why not reduce Sabbath desecration wherever you can?)
Advanced technology meets advanced Jewish scholarship – the Zomet Institute (Zomet in Hebrew means intersection) is responsible for these products.
This is one of the reasons I made aliyah – to raise my kids in a society that enables them to fulfill their dreams without compromising their spirituality. Where else can a Jew not only serve in the army but do it without desecrating the Sabbath? Not to mention combine advanced Jewish learning with engineering studies….
West Bank Mama 