Shafaq News/ On Wednesday, former Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef reiterated his opposition to the conscription of religious Jews into the Israeli army, emphasizing that they came to Israel to study the Torah, not to become secular.Yosef addressed yeshiva students, saying, "If you receive a draft order, tear it up. Do you have a toilet at home? Throw it in the toilet and flush," according to Israel 24, adding, "Do not be afraid. If they do not allow us to study the Torah, we will travel abroad. This is a very difficult time for the world of yeshivas. You must be strong and not go to the army."The Sephardic Jews trace their origins to the Jews of Iberia (Spain and Portugal) who were expel
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