Court ruling10/14/2026

High Court of Justice Permits Transfer of NIS 100 Million to Haredi Schools

The High Court of Justice permitted the transfer of approximately NIS 100 million to Haredi educational institutions that committed to teaching the full core curriculum. The decision effectively lifts the temporary ban the court imposed in August on transferring these funds.

Key facts

•Court: High Court of Justice — HCJ
•Decision: The transfer of approximately NIS 100 million was permitted
•Condition: Full instruction of the core curriculum
•Total coalition funds: Approximately NIS 1.1 billion
•Source last updated: October 14, 2026
•The case number was not specified in the source

What the Court Decided

The High Court of Justice considered a petition against budget transfers to Haredi educational institutions. The court ruled that the additional funds may be transferred to institutions complying with the framework established by Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, which was approved in May and includes a commitment to teach the full core curriculum.

Which Restrictions Remain in Effect

At the same time, the Ministry of Education was prohibited from establishing new schools within the party-affiliated Haredi education networks. The networks themselves were prohibited from hiring new teachers.

Where the Funds Come From

Approximately NIS 100 million is part of coalition funds for the Haredi education networks, totaling approximately NIS 1.1 billion. Most of this amount was transferred before the freeze in August, and no demand was made to return funds already paid.

Who Petitioned Against the Funding

This is one of three petitions filed by Hiddush, an organization that works to separate religion and state. The other petitions concern funding under the "Ofek Hadash" teachers’ salary program and the GEFEN budget, which schools and local authorities administer under certain conditions. The case number was not specified in the source.

What this means for you

For families and employees at the institutions concerned, the decision means that the funding may be transferred subject to compliance with the requirements for a full core curriculum. However, expansion of the relevant networks remains restricted: establishing new schools and hiring new teachers are still prohibited.

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