Q&A: Religious State School or Secular State School?
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Religious State School or Secular State School?
Question
Hello and blessings,
In recent years, more and more religious families have been choosing to send their children to secular schools. This phenomenon is found mainly in places where the state-religious schools have become Hardal, and the only option on the table is the choice mentioned above.
What is the Rabbi’s opinion on this matter?
Also, if a family chooses such a step, what considerations should it take into account, on both sides?
Best regards, Benjamin
Answer
I would not do that. A secular education makes it very difficult to adopt a religious way of life. If education is so important to them, they should move to a place where there are schools better suited to their outlook.