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Religious Education Networks Warn of Mass Teacher Layoffs Over Budget Freeze

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First reported by Srugim · 42 minutes ago

What happened

Religious education networks in Israel are threatening to lay off hundreds of teachers due to a freeze on 30 million shekels in state funding. The networks are urging the Education Minister to intervene immediately to release the funds and prevent the crisis from impacting staff and students.

  • 01Religious education networks may fire hundreds of teachers due to frozen funds.
  • 0230 million shekels in state funding remain unreleased.
  • 03The freeze is linked to legal challenges and a High Court petition.
  • 04Networks have exhausted alternative funding and warn of severe impact.
  • 05Education Minister Yoav Kisch is urged to intervene urgently.

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Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew27 minutes ago
Religious Education Networks Warn of Mass Teacher Layoffs Over Budget Freeze
SrugimRight · Hebrew42 minutes ago
Religious Education Forum Threatens Teacher Layoffs Over Budget Delays

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