Policy Paper 199 | From the Yeshiva World to the Practical Worldiv are forced to remain in the yeshivot . This is because they have no access to any alternative track for self - realization that is regarded as legitimate by their community, due to the norms that require all boys and young men to engage in full - time and substantial Torah study . The current study examines the level of satisfaction and the social and personal challenges among young Haredim studying in higher yeshivot . It also examines their attitudes toward possible alternatives to yeshiva studies, such as vocational studies and entering the workforce . The study is based on two types of information : ( a ) a quantitative survey of 530 yeshiva students aged 17 – 23 from diverse religious streams and communities ; and ( b ) a qualitative component comprising in - depth interviews with 15 Haredi educators and rabbis, as well as two focus groups comprising a total of 16 yeshiva students from Lithuanian and Sephardi backg...
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