Rabbi Yaakov Menken critiques The Forward's recent coverage of a documentary that claims to expose failures in Hassidic education. He argues that the outlet's negative portrayal is unfounded, highlighting the successes of Jewish education, especially in light of rising antisemitism and increased religious school enrollment in Israel. Menken points out that the documentary lacks substantive evidence and ignores indicators of adult success among yeshiva graduates, such as stable employment, intellectual achievement, and strong moral character.

He also notes that the film misrepresents statistics and perpetuates stereotypes, while failing to acknowledge the broader societal benefits of yeshiva education. Menken criticizes The Forward for amplifying a biased narrative and calls for a more balanced and accurate assessment of Orthodox Jewish schooling. Ultimately, he contends that the real failures lie in the reporting and filmmaking, not in the Hassidic educational system.