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January 11, 2021

Under the Strain of the Coronavirus, American Jewish Day Schools Prove Their Mettle

Enrollment in non-Orthodox schools has increased.

During the past twenty years, non-Orthodox day schools in the U.S., have declined in number and enrollment, while their Orthodox equivalents have faced a burgeoning “tuition crisis” that has become an increasing cause of communal concern. Yet, during the pandemic, these institutions have shown surprising resilience. Alex Pomson and Jack Wertheimer write:

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January 11, 2021

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