Hella Winston is a sociologist and investigative journalist whose work has explored the strictly Orthodox Jewish communities of New York and New Jersey.
Hella Winston appears in the following:
Is Improving Secular Education in Yeshivas a Matter of Money?
Thursday, September 10, 2015
If the government wants better secular education in yeshivas, many in the hasidic community believe it should foot the bill. But that may not be legal, or wise.
As Hasidic Community Thrives, Secular Education Declines
Wednesday, September 09, 2015
New York City's Hasidic community has built a self-sufficient world in many ways. Graduates from yeshivas have few marketable skills, but community members say it’s worth it. Here’s why.
Councilman Wants Hasidic Yeshivas to Teach by the Books
Tuesday, September 08, 2015
Many Orthodox Jewish boys graduate high school without basic skills in math and English, in clear violation of education laws. For the first time, city officials are investigating.
