Haredi education
Haredi education (Hebrew: חינוך חרדי, Chinuch Charedi) are the traditions and norms of educating children in Haredi schools and institutions. Also referred to as ultra-Orthodox or strictly Orthodox, each institution tends to be aligned with particular hasidic sect, Lithuanian tradition or collective set of religious values.
Education in the Haredi community is strictly segregated by [...]. The education for boys is primarily focused on the study of Jewish scriptures, such as the Torah and Talmud, while girls obtain studies both in Jewish education as well as broader secular subjects.
In countries with large Haredi populations, including Israel, the US, Canada, the UK and Belgium, there are ongoing tensions between Haredi schools and the demands by government bodies to comply with education requirements of teaching core subjects. A broad based education is seen as necessary in alleviating poverty in the Haredi community, who are large recipients of government welfare.
Structure of education by [...]
Girls
Boys
International Law
Under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: Article 28(3): Parties shall promote and encourage international cooperation in matters relating to education, in particular with a view to contributing to the elimination of ignorance and illiteracy throughout the world and facilitating access to scientific and technical knowledge and modern teaching methods.
The UN Convention against Discrimination in Education: Article 5(1)(ii): The right of national minorities to carry on their own educational activities, is subject to the provision that standard of education is not lower than the general standard laid down or approved by the competent authorities.
The application of these international laws, among others, have yet to be tested in a court of law in relation to Haredi education.