Tens of thousands of Jewish children in New York attend yeshivas that provide less than eight hours a week of secular instruction, often leaving them unable to read or write in English.
Unorthodox Education
In New York, tens of thousands of Jewish children attend yeshivas that offer less than eight hours a week of secular instruction, leaving many unable to read or write in English. Despite their political power, ultra-Orthodox communities have never been required to comply with state law.
