Over the weekend, Rav Yitzchak Zilberstein, renowned posek and rov of Ramat Elchonon, issued a forceful letter condemning the recent push to increase the number of state-run chareidi schools in Rishon Lezion.
The letter, which was widely shared throughout the local Torah community, warned parents about schools that, in his words, present themselves as authentic chareidi institutions while straying from the guidance of gedolei Yisroel. He referred to these schools as “posing as chareidi.”
Rav Zilberstein emphasized the profound duty parents have in ensuring their children receive a Torah-true education. “The Creator has entrusted us with a most precious deposit — our sweet children,” the rabbi wrote.
In his message, he encouraged families to send their children “only in institutions that operate according to the guidance of the leading chachmei Yisroel.” He singled out the Chinuch Atzmai and Bnei Yosef school systems as exemplary models, noting that they are under the direct leadership of senior rabbinic figures.
He maintained that only institutions with such rabbinic oversight are “filled with Divine assistance,” provide a truly elevated level of education, and are able to prepare their students to thrive in both their ruchniyus and gashmiyus as they grow.
{Matzav.com Israel}
