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NYC Teachers' Passover Days Denied: Legal Battle Lost

3/8/2026

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  • Orthodox Jewish teachers in New York City lost their legal battle against the Department of Education over denied religious observance days for Passover preparation.
  • The decision marks the first rejection since 1999.
  • Twenty teachers filed a grievance in May 2025, and United Jewish Teachers President Moshe Spern criticized the decision as bordering on religious discrimination.
  • The United Federation of Teachers may seek arbitration.