There are two types of religious schools: One (which my children attend) requires English, math, and other subjects. I have criticisms of this school system, f

There are two types of religious schools: One (which my children attend) requires English, math, and other subjects. I have criticisms of this school system, for sure. But there's no doubt that they generally teach their students secular subjects that'll allow students to get jobs. A far bigger problem is indeed the "ultra-Orthodox," or "haredi," school system, in Israel, which is exempt from the core curriculum, or any real oversight by the education ministry. This is a tragedy -- one could say, of biblical proportions. These children are purposely getting an education that will not allow them to get a good job when they grow up. Many young Israelis who go through bad school systems get a second chance at a good job when they join the army, at the age of 18, and learn some practical skills -- but haredi children don't join the army, either. Meaning that at the age of 18, they get married and start to have (large) families, basically guaranteeing that their families will be poor. And their children then go to such schools, which repeats the cycle. It's tragic for the students, and tragic for the country. And the fact that the country allows this to happen is ridiculous, in my opinion. But it also reflects the sad fact that haredi (ultra-Orthodox) political parties are often needed to make a coalition in our parliament (the Knesset). Allowing such schools to exist, by removing regulations and giving them additional money, is one of the first demands that the haredi parties make to join the coalition. I know that this will change at some point, because it must. But for now, it boggles my mind and boils my blood.