Comments on: Out Of The Mailbag – Trouble Getting Into London Girls Schools?

By: havesomeseichel

havesomeseichel — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 05:53:38 +0000

A study was made that because of the high growth rate of families, B”H, in about 10 years every single school in the USA will need to be doubled. Different areas will start to become a frum neighborhood and some areas will see their population declining. So we can’t automatically just double the schools but we can see where the need is at this point. If community schools are lacking space for many children, then it is likely that this will continue and grow throughout the coming years.
Some areas are feeling the crunch now. Why wont they start building? At least set up a plan now, even if the area is missing the funds during the economic recession.

By: dj

dj — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 22:45:48 +0000

-Unfortunatly, other, private schools, do not have the same attitude as BY. They were not set up as Kehilla schools, but as elite schools for particular parts of the community.

Not everyone can afford private schools especially in the current economic climate.

By: rafi31

rafi31 — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:41:55 +0000

isn’t there a new kollel school in Edgware?

By: thegootch

thegootch — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:04:15 +0000

#8 Ibet you could get a whole row for yourself in the Bais Medrash.

By: Rabbi Yehuda Brodie

Rabbi Yehuda Brodie — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:50:11 +0000

If I can be of any help please call me on 07866 362575. If you are family D. I am already trying to help via your parents in Manchester. Please call as I feel for you

By: goldersgreenyid

goldersgreenyid — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:08:57 +0000

How can this situation be allowed and accepted!!

I dont understand why the local rabbonim cant put more pressure on the local governors! Why should any frum parents have to deal with this pathetic and embarrasing situation!

This is such a chillul h” – it shows that listening to the council etc is more important than the torah education of our girls in the London kehilla – how embarrasing!

By: golders green

golders green — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 09:49:56 +0000

I understand and empathise with you. I presume your talking about NW London.

I have girls in BY, and have spoken to governers about this. Beis Yaakov feel the reponsibility as the Kehillas oldest and largest girls school to sort out this problem. They tried to make the school 3 form entry but got into trouble over this a few years ago as they haven’t got the space. (The class currently going into Year 2 were being schooled elswhere for some months because of this). They then actively went and set up an alternative school on their own site, but a lack of uptake from parents closed this down. BY are happy to and will take the maximum they are allowed by the state. The governers and Vaad Hachinuch have tried to negotiate each year with other schools to make sure all girls have a place.

Unfortunatly, other, private schools, do not have the same attitude as BY. They were not set up as Kehilla schools, but as elite schools for particular parts of the community.

What needs to be done is one of two options. Either a new school needs to be set up or we need to find new premises for BY so that it can become three form entry. I suspect that both might have to be the case as the Kehilla B’H grows.

By: rbsyid

rbsyid — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 08:04:59 +0000

No parent should send their daughter to school if one of their friends is sitting at home.
This should be given very high priority and more schools should be opened if no space is the problem.
First it was Israel ( and Rav Eliashiv Shlita felt that this was big enough to get involved), then it was Lakewood and Rav Matisyahu Solomon got involved.
The Rabbonim need to get involved in London too and do something ( which I am sure they are doing).

By: knaidel

knaidel — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 05:03:47 +0000

move to cleveland, we have 2 great schools and they would both take your children happily. doesn’t matter what TYPE you are …

By: Yisoidisdik shaitels

Yisoidisdik shaitels — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 05:03:05 +0000

Now that you wrote a letter to Yeshivaworld your daughters will get into school? Call your rabbi, posting your tzurus on the internet doesnt accomplish anything other than kvetching.