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Tulsa Leaders Rally Against Controversial Jewish Charter School Proposal

1/16/2026

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Tulsa's Jewish community leaders oppose the National Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation's proposal for a publicly funded Jewish charter school due to lack of local input and potential harm to institutions.
The foundation plans a virtual school integrating Oklahoma standards with Jewish instruction.
Supporters argue it offers a values-based education; critics warn of church-state concerns.
The Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board will decide on the application by February 19, 2026.

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Tulsa's Jewish community leaders oppose the National Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation's proposal for a publicly funded Jewish charter school due to lack of local input and potential harm to institutions.
The foundation plans a virtual school integrating Oklahoma standards with Jewish instruction.
Supporters argue it offers a values-based education; critics warn of church-state concerns.
The Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board will decide on the application by February 19, 2026.