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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have no dog in this fight, but I do find quotes like this troublesome:

"All of the families featured in the curriculum are Jewish. But Lody calls this a “technicality.”

“Israeli culture is heavily influenced by Jewish life,” Lody says when asked why people of other religions are not represented. “I think that’s actually a plus for us because it will expose our students to a culture that they might not be familiar with.”

Correct me if I'm wrong, but 25% of Israel's population is not Jewish and the other two major Abrahamic faiths are represented.  Does this school not then find itself in a unique position to teach these children about people of all three faiths and the political realities of their living in close proximity to one another?  THAT would be a big plus.[/quote]

I also find the focus on Israeli culture troubling, especially given the persecution of Palestinians by Israel. I see nothing to celebrate there.[/quote]

I don't find the focus on Israeli culture "troubling," I simply think they shouldn't cherry pick only the Jewish elements to teach, especially if they do not want to be accused of violating the separation of church and state as a public school.  [/quote]

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