Haredi Rabbi Zilberstein voices concerns over 'state-affiliated' religious schools in Rishon Lezion
In a strongly worded letter, Rabbi Yitzchak Zilberstein, a prominent figure in the haredi community and a leading halachic authority, has urged parents in Rishon Lezion to exercise caution when choosing educational institutions for their children. The letter, addressed to the local haredi community, was a warning against certain institutions in the city that claim to be haredi but may not meet the necessary standards.
Rabbi Zilberstein, in his letter, referred to children as a "most precious deposit," emphasising the responsibility of parents in choosing the proper educational framework for their children. However, he did not mention any negative aspects about state-haredi educational institutions in Rishon Lezion in this paragraph.
Instead, Rabbi Zilberstein recommended enrolling children only in institutions operating under the guidance of leading Israeli sages. He specifically named the Chinuch Atzmai and Bnei Yosef networks as positive examples of such institutions. According to Rabbi Zilberstein, these networks function under direct rabbinic supervision and offer a high standard of education.
The Rabbi stressed that these institutions succeed in preparing students for both spiritual and practical life. Interestingly, he did not specify any specific institutions in Rishon Lezion as positive examples, but his letter serves as a clear endorsement for the Chinuch Atzmai and Bnei Yosef networks.
The letter, which has been circulating among the local community, was issued as a warning against institutions "posing as haredi." Rabbi Zilberstein did not elaborate on what he meant by this, but his message is clear: parents should be vigilant and make informed decisions when choosing their children's schools.
[1] It is worth noting that the Rabbi did not mention any new warning or stress on the responsibility of parents in his letter. Similarly, there is no new reference to children as a "most precious deposit" in this paragraph.
[1] Rabbi Zilberstein, in his latest letter, endorsed the Chinuch Atzmai and Bnei Yosef networks for education-and-self-development, emphasizing their high standard and guidance from leading Israeli sages.
[2] Amidst cautioning parents against institutions "posing as haredi," Rabbi Zilberstein emphasized the importance of parents choosing educational institutions that offer a well-rounded education-and-self-development for their children.
