Word in the Shtetl: ‘Cruelty & neglect… while teaching at Satmar Yeshiva,’ emergency rule to stop fraud in special education services, & more

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View this email in your browser Dear , Our top story in this newsletter is about a shocking incident of violence by a teacher in a Yeshiva against a 10 year old boy, and it was apparently all caught on camera! And don't miss our other exclusive stories below": But first, please consider making a donation, so Shtetl can continue bringing you original reporting on what's happening in the insular Shtetl! DONATE TO SHTETL Speaker Johnson to New Square: We'll fight for religious education 'with every ounce of energy we have' Johnson visited New Square alongside Congressman Mike Lawler ahead of the upcoming general election. Read more 'Earthquake in the Haredi education system' Some yeshivas in Israel will start offering more secular education The Mamach curriculum comes with government funding, but avoids subjects that are considered taboo. Read more New York State adopts emergency regulation aimed at combating fraud in special education, despite Haredi opposition The State Education Department cited "questionable practices" uncovered in a review of due process hearings for special education services. Read more Inside the ugly battle for leadership at a Yeshiva in Rockland County where the head of school sued former deputy dean, claimed he stole funds The school's head claimed the alleged thief offered to return the money in return for a promotion. Read more He went to a festival on a Friday afternoon and woke up in a hospital Emergency Room on Tuesday A life-threatening overdose sheds light on the potential risks to Haredi and formerly-Haredi festival-goers. Read more Shtetl aims to be your go-to source for news in the Haredi world. Please support our ambitious endeavor to bring high quality Haredi reporting to the masses, both inside and outside the Haredi community. DONATE Copyright (C) 2024 Shtetl. All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe