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I disagree with the premise of Rabbi Toren’s article (“The clear need for Jewish education,” April 13). While day school education has many virtues, there are no absolutes. A day school education alone does not guarantee a strong Jewish identity and lifestyle, just as a supplemental education does not lead to intermarriage. It is the combination of many factors (education, home traditions, summer camp, etc.) that foster a strong Jewish commitment. A better message to parents would be to incorporate Judaism into many facets of your child’s life in order to help perpetuate Jewish continuity in America today.

Ilyse Wagner

Bellevue
Posted April 27, 2007
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