Montreal: Government blow to Hasidic institutions

Montreal: Government blow to Hasidic institutions

Three educational institutions affiliated with the Belz Hasidic movement in Montreal lost their licenses just before the start of the school year due to ongoing systemic failures.

Quebec Moves to Cut Funding for Three Belzer Schools Amid Alleged Violations

Just weeks before the start of the Elul zeman, Quebec authorities are seeking to revoke funding for three Belzer educational institutions in Montreal, citing what they describe as serious educational and safety deficiencies. The schools, which include a preschool, a Talmud Torah, and a yeshiva ketanah, serve approximately 600 students. According to provincial officials, the move follows inspections that uncovered multiple alleged violations, inc…