Israeli Court Orders Release of Frozen Funds for Haredi Schools Teaching Core Subjects
Translated & summarized from Calcalist by baba
Israel's Supreme Court ruled that 100 million shekels frozen for Haredi schools will only be released to those teaching core subjects. The decision followed petitions against the transfer of 1.1 billion shekels to institutions not teaching core curriculum. This ruling sets a precedent for public funding of Haredi schools based on adherence to educational requirements.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel's Supreme Court ordered the release of 100 million shekels to Haredi schools teaching core subjects.
- The frozen funds were part of a 1.1 billion shekel transfer to Haredi educational institutions.
- Petitions against the funding were filed by Yair Lapid's Yesh Atid party and MK Naama Lazimi.
- The court adopted the Attorney General's position on core curriculum requirements for funding.
- This ruling establishes a precedent for public funding tied to teaching core subjects in Haredi schools.
Israel's Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that 100 million shekels frozen earlier this year will only be released to Haredi educational institutions that teach core curriculum subjects. This decision stems from two separate petitions filed by Yair Lapid and other members of the Yesh Atid party, and MK Naama Lazimi along with the Hiddush organization.
The petitions challenged the transfer of 1.1 billion shekels to Haredi institutions that receive full state funding despite not teaching core subjects. The Finance Committee had approved the budget transfer at the end of 2025, but it was revealed during discussions that 1 billion shekels had already been disbursed before the committee's official approval.
The Supreme Court had previously frozen the remaining 100 million shekels. Adopting the stance of the Attorney General, the court mandated that institutions failing to meet core curriculum requirements will not receive further funding for 2025. This marks a significant precedent, establishing that Haredi schools not teaching core subjects cannot continue to receive full public funding without adhering to legal obligations.
