In the U.S., only about 20% of Jewish school-age children attend day schools.
90% of those students attend Orthodox schools, according to a 2018-2019 census.
Jewish day schools are often prohibitively expensive, deterring families before they even consider enrollment.
For non-Orthodox families, the challenge is especially acute because they are less accustomed to the high costs of Jewish living.
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A Gilesgate-based shop and community facility, Hexham’s Core Music, launches a separate workshop where up to six people will be trained how to repair guitars and make ukuleles. The European Social Fund grant supported the project and has secured funds through the County Durham Communication Foundation to equip the workshop in Burn Lane.