Yemeni Jews - Yemen Times

Q: What kind of education do the Yemeni Jews have in Yemen, and how is it different from the education they get in the United States?
A: In Yemen, Jews have religious education, and they learn how to read and write. In the United Sates they learn general studies like mathematics, basics of literacy, and religious studies.

Q: How about Jewish females?
A: In Yemen, women do not get much of an opportunity to learn in schools, whereas in the United States the women attend school, learn how to read and write, and have access to quality education.

Q: Why doesn’t America help build schools and hospitals for Jews here in Yemen?
A: I do not think the United States can, or would like to get involved in building schools or hospitals for the Jews.

Q: How many Jews are left behind in Yemen?
A: There are not many Jews left.

Q: Can we say that some 1,000 remain?
A: May be a bit more. But they are not so many that we should build schools and hospitals for them.

Q: Why don’t you request or demand to get some more support?
A: We do get some other support, but unfortunately it does not suffice.

Q: Why don’t you call upon Jews to stay in Yemen?
A: In Yemen, people are very poor, and do not have decent education due to the lack of Jewish teachers. Unfortunately this is contributing to the loss of our Jewish tradition. But whoever wishes to stay, they are more than welcome.