Education Minister Yoav Kisch issued a director-general's circular regulating the laying of tefillin in state schools, according to reports. The circular was issued despite legal advice that the directive should also include prayer options for Muslim and Christian students.
Education Minister Yoav Kisch issued a director-general's circular regulating the laying of tefillin (phylacteries) in state schools. According to reports, the circular was published despite legal advice that the directive should include prayer options for Muslim and Christian students. The specific content of the circular and the legal advice have not been fully detailed. The move is part of ongoing debates over religious practice in Israel's public education system.
3 developments
- DevelopingEducation Ministry legal counsel: tefillin space in schools requires parallel prayer areas for Muslims and Christians
- DevelopingYoav Kisch faces hearing after reports of political interference in ultra-Orthodox education
- DevelopingEducation Minister Kisch says all schools may reopen tomorrow, pending PM's decision
- ConfirmedEducation Minister Kisch: No school Monday, aiming for in-person learning Wednesday
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