Most soldiers are not combat and hence, unless there’s an all out war c”v, they not exposed to danger on an ongoing basis. B”H! And even regarding the combat soldiers, do we ask the tank crewman, “Why aren’t you in the paratroops or a pilot in the air force?” It’s an absurd question, because someone in one branch of the service clearly doesn’t have to also serve in another.Each person contributes to the national effort by doing his job. Even the cooks! The talmidei hayeshivos are also serving, even though they are not wearing uniforms. Just like Shabak and Mossad people contribute without wearing uniforms. So, the cooks, secretaries, and all the rest (some call them “jobniks”) are also not likely to c”v be killed, captured or wounded. Yet, no one claims they are not fulfilling their responsibilities. And so it is with the bnei hayeshivos.
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