yeshivas

18 NYC yeshivas do not adequately teach secular studies, investigation finds

The letters represent the most significant determination by a government agency that the schools are failing to teach secular studies to their students.

By Ben Sales July 3, 2023 7:52 am

New documentary tackles debate over secular education in New York City yeshivas

The films follows the aftermath of a 2015 complaint by yeshiva graduates who claimed they received an inadequate secular education.

August 3, 2021 12:32 pm

Jewish day schools and yeshivas remain open as NYC public schools close

As New York City’s COVID test positivity rate hit 3%, public schools are set to close but Jewish day schools and yeshivas will remain open.

November 18, 2020 6:27 pm

In a repeat of the spring, yeshivas in Brooklyn are operating despite school closure mandate

By Shira Hanau October 15, 2020 12:14 pm

12 students at women’s seminary in Israel test positive for the coronavirus, sending 125 into isolation

By Marcy Oster September 7, 2020 1:14 pm

Some New York City yeshivas are operating in the shadows

By Shira Hanau June 17, 2020 10:33 am

Days after yeshiva raid, New York police disperse crowd at Brooklyn synagogue

By Shira Hanau May 20, 2020 10:39 am

Orthodox leaders press for reopening guidance as parents say ‘underground yeshivas’ are already holding classes

By Shira Hanau May 19, 2020 10:35 pm

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio knew about political deals involving yeshiva report delay, emails show

By Marcy Oster May 11, 2020 12:02 pm

Haredi Orthodox yeshivas remain open in Israel, gathering in classes of 10 students

By Marcy Oster March 16, 2020 11:27 am

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