Nearly 19,000 Haredi Students Enrolled as 67,000 Graduates Integrate into Israeli Academia
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 1 day ago
What happened
Nearly 19,000 Haredi students are currently enrolled in Israeli higher education, with 67,000 graduates integrated into the workforce at an 85% employment rate. The Council for Higher Education supports this growth through preparatory programs, scholarships, and personalized counseling to overcome admission barriers. Advanced degrees and culturally adapted academic tracks further enhance integration and career prospects for the Haredi community.
- 01Haredi student enrollment in academia tripled to nearly 19,000 over 15 years.
- 02About 67,000 Haredi graduates have entered the workforce with over 85% employment.
- 03Average salaries for employed Haredi graduates are significantly higher than the general Haredi population.
- 04The CHE offers personalized counseling via the Zerikor program to guide Haredi students.
- 05Preparatory academic programs and the Mimad exam provide alternative admission routes.
- 06Over 100 culturally adapted academic programs exist nationwide for Haredi students.
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