How Everything Became Open – Except Thought

Welcome to the new education system.
The one that proudly markets itself as “open-minded,” “multidisciplinary,” and “values-based.”

But in practice?

A fourth-grade student can spell eco-feminism flawlessly –
yet has no idea what year his own country was founded.

In the Beginning, the Ministry of Education Created Equality – and Deleted Identity

Once upon a time, there was a curriculum.
There were holidays, heroes, Zionism, geography.

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Today?
There’s the “Civic Core Program,”
where the national story has been reduced to
“one narrative among many.”

The result?

A Jewish child in Tel Aviv thinks the Exodus is a Disney movie,
and knows Joshua from TikTok – not from the Bible.

Think Freely – As Long As You Think What Everyone Else Thinks

In “open education,” children are told:
“Be yourself! Ask questions! Challenge assumptions!”

As long as you ask the right questions.

Ask why there are twelve lessons on minority rights but fifteen minutes on Israel’s Declaration of Independence?
“That question doesn’t contribute to classroom dialogue.”

Question the balance between branches of government or judicial overreach?
“Sensitive topic. Not appropriate for class.”

Bring an article by Ben-Dror Yemini?
“We don’t engage with incitement.”

Freedom of thought – with a very specific instruction manual.

Why Are There No Values – Only Feelings?

Instead of teaching Judaism, tradition, family, and nation,
students receive “emotional education.”

Endless questionnaires.
How do you feel?
When do you feel?
Why do you feel?

But no one ever asks:
What do you know?
What do you believe?
And what are you willing to defend?

The outcome?

A student who feels very comfortable with himself –
but isn’t quite sure who Jacob was,
what happened on November 29th,
or why Grandpa fought at Latrun.

Identity Discourse? Sure – As Long As You’re Not Jewish

Teaching about Mizrahi culture, Arab culture, Druze culture?
Excellent.

Saying “the Jewish people are a nation”?
Suddenly, that’s “political.”

Teaching Rachel the Poet?
“Gendered discourse.”

Mentioning Victory Day over Nazi Germany?
“Optional material.”

But a full week on “accepting the other”?
Mandatory.
Even if you’re not entirely sure who you are.

And the Teachers?

Many of them are wonderful.
Committed.
Zionist.

But they operate inside a system that worships “neutral syllabi” like lukewarm water.

A teacher who expresses strong Zionist views?
“Crossing educational boundaries.”

A teacher who calls the state an “occupier” or shares a manifesto by Haneen Zoabi?
“Encouraging critical thinking.”

The Conclusion: Truly Open Education Begins with Identity, Roots, and Pride

Openness is a wonderful thing –
if you have something to open.

A student without identity, roots, or a sense of mission
is not a builder of the future –
he’s a consumer of opinions.

Not every “discourse” is dialogue.
Sometimes it’s a one-way conversation with an agenda.

So what should be done?

Bring the Jewish-Zionist story back into the classroom – with pride, not apology.
Restore authority to teachers – even when they don’t align with the current.
Restore love of country – not through flags on Independence Day,
but through deep cultural, historical, and social understanding.

Because education without identity isn’t open.
It’s empty.

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