Edited sentence: Further, Aish HaTorah's yeshiva (school of learning) in Israel appears to be primarily intended for people with little-to-no Jewish background, who are easier to indoctrinate.In the traditional Orthodox world, Aish HaTorah is seen as somewhat marginal and fanatic.It is doubtful that a rabbi with ordination from Aish HaTorah would be given the same credence as a rabbi with ordination from elsewhere.Somewhat ironically, the organization is very pro-Israel and generally supports Israeli possession of the entire biblical Land of Israel, but is ambivalent on service in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).This is not unique to Aish HaTorah, as most Haredi groups in Israel do not serve in the IDF while being supported financially by the state, although Aish HaTorah does not receive state funds.Those with a semi-religious background are often turned off by Aish HaTorah