Withdrawal from the Nuclear Deal with Iran Has Paid Off
Don’t heed the recent intelligence assessment.
February 12, 2019
Attacking Yeshivas in Court Poses a Threat to Religious Liberty
The consequences of efforts to force state curriculum guidelines on ultra-Orthodox schools.
Founded by graduates of ultra-Orthodox schools in the U.S., the organization YAFFED seeks to force these schools to provide a more comprehensive secular education. Its claims that many of these institutions’ curricula don’t meet the minimum requirements imposed by New York State law have led to increased scrutiny from the state’s department of education. But more important to the future of the yeshivas, and of religious liberty, is a court case recently brought by YAFFED that challenges the constitutionality of existing legislative carve-outs for religious schools. Michael A. Helfand comments;
February 12, 2019
Attacking Yeshivas in Court Poses a Threat to Religious Liberty
The consequences of efforts to force state curriculum guidelines on ultra-Orthodox schools.
In Its Negotiations with the Taliban, the U.S. Is Repeating Familiar Mistakes
Don’t trust terrorists’ promises.
The Soft Spine of American Jewish Leaders
No longer standing up for American Jewry, or Israel.
Maimonides in Manuscript
A new exhibit displays the physical legacy of the great sage’s work.