Education Minister Yoav Kisch issued a director-general's circular regulating the laying of tefillin in state schools, the first such directive. The move formalizes religious practice in the public education system, according to N12.
Education Minister Yoav Kisch has issued a director-general's circular that for the first time regulates the laying of tefillin (phylacteries) in state schools. The directive formalizes the religious practice within the public education system, which previously had no official policy on the matter. The move is likely to stir debate over the role of religion in state education. According to N12 journalist Asaf Rozentzweig, the circular takes effect immediately. No further details on implementation or enforcement have been released.
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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