A yeshiva is a Jewish school or educational institution where students study the Torah, Jewish law, and other religious texts. It is a place where individuals learn about and practice their faith. Full definition
The Regents on Monday also heard a report from Dennis M. Walcott, the former New York City schools chancellor, whom the state appointed in August to lead monitors overseeing the East Ramapo school district in Rockland County, which has been accused of diverting money from its public schools to provide services for yeshiva students. (nytimes.com)
Brooklyn Democratic Sen. Simcha Felder was holding out for an exemption or moratorium from from upcoming state guidelines that will ensure subjects like math and science are taught in Yeshivas in a way that is «substantially equivalent» to the public schools. (timesunion.com)
And let's not forget East Ramapo, where the elected school board has been accused of diverting resources to the 24,000 students in private Yeshivas at the expense of the 9,000 predominantly low - income students of color who remain in the district schools. (extracreditblog.org)