“To support men in kollel is very important. In EY there are many kollelim that administer bechinot and there are kollelim that do encourage men to find work but in areas related to Jewish life. Many kollelim specialize in particular areas so that the kollel yungerman can eventually get a job in shechita, safrus, hashgocho, becoming a dayan, etc. These kollelim are vital for the upkeep of Jewish life. I do not know if Lakewood has a system where they direct a young man’s talents and abilities in a direction which will benefit his future Jewish community.”
Isn’t it better, once someone is making money to make money to do something that will bring in money from outside our community? Otherwise it will be the same money circulating within our circles. I guess we need both.