Feb. 26, 2020: The quality of education at yeshivas
The State Education Department will hold another series of stakeholder feedback sessions on its guidelines for educational institutions which include yeshivas. Today, Yeruchim Silber, Director of New York Government Relations at Agudath Israel of America, discussed the latest.
Intersection of religion and politics for Assemblyman Sam Berger
Assemblyman Sam Berger discusses being one of a handful of Orthodox Jews in the state legislature.
Agudath Israel of America’s agenda in Albany
We discuss the security needs of religious schools, expanding a child tax credit, and much more with Yeruchim Silber.
State education officials scrutinize yeshiva standards
Two yeshivas in Brooklyn could lose funding for failing to address concerns about the education provided to their students.
Hasidic schools face increased state scrutiny
Senate Education Committee Chair Shelley Mayer discusses new regulations from the state Board of Regents.
Feb. 14, 2020: Educational oversight
This week, the State Education Department announced it will hold another series of stakeholder feedback sessions on its guidelines for educational institutions which include yeshivas. Naftuli Moster, Founder and Executive Director of Young Advocates for Fair Education, weighed
