Otzma Yehudit Representative Highlights Advances for Ultra-Orthodox Women in Higher Education
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Otzma Yehudit representative Yossi Goldberger announced the party's work to advance ultra-Orthodox women in higher education. A law supported by MK Limor Son Har Melech allows segregated study for master's and doctoral degrees. This aims to expand academic opportunities for ultra-Orthodox women without compromising their lifestyle. United Torah Judaism MKs abstained from the vote on the legislation.
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- Otzma Yehudit representative Yossi Goldberger highlighted the party's work for ultra-Orthodox women in higher education.
- A law championed by MK Limor Son Har Melech allows segregated study for master's and doctoral degrees.
- The legislation aims to expand academic opportunities for ultra-Orthodox women while preserving their lifestyle.
- Members of Knesset from United Torah Judaism did not vote on the law.
- Goldberger stated this is part of Otzma Yehudit's broader efforts for the ultra-Orthodox community.
Yossi Goldberger, an Orthodox representative for the Otzma Yehudit party, stated that the party has worked to advance the ultra-Orthodox community, particularly women, in higher education over the past four years. Speaking at a panel at the Menachem Begin Heritage Center, Goldberger highlighted legislation championed by MK Limor Son Har Melech, head of the lobby for religious and ultra-Orthodox women. This law permits higher education institutions to offer segregated study tracks for master's and doctoral degrees, expanding academic opportunities for ultra-Orthodox women while allowing them to maintain their way of life. Members of Knesset from United Torah Judaism did not participate in the vote on this law. "While others talked about changing the ultra-Orthodox society, we acted for it," Goldberger said, emphasizing that this legislation is just a small part of Otzma Yehudit's efforts for the ultra-Orthodox public.