Teaching in israel

Gabrielle Soffer: Using her English for the good of others in Israel

Seven years after arriving alone in Israel, Gabrielle Soffer is now inspiring Israeli high school students through English and literature.

ASAF & GABRIELLE COHEN on their wedding day in Beit Lechem Haglalit, May 24, 2020.
(Illustrative) An empty classroom at a school in Safed, northern Israel, August 31, 2025

Israeli former teacher sentenced to 7.5 years in prison for indecent acts against eight pupils

Children return to school in Rishon LeZion following a ceasefire in the war with Iran, April 9, 2026.

School system to fully reopen across Israel starting Sunday, Education Ministry confirms

 Children wearing face masks attend a class as students return to school after the summer break, less than a month into a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine booster drive, at Arazim Elementary School in Tel Aviv, Israel September 1, 2021

Some 40% of Israel's teachers report anxiety, depression as war takes mental toll


Global report: Israeli teachers among least respected worldwide

Of the countries surveyed, only Brazilian teachers were revealed to have a lower status in the eyes of the public than Israeli teachers.

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A qualified success story

If it’s so good, why is it so bad?

Students eating lunch at school (illustrative)

Nationwide teachers' strike cancelled following Court injunction

The education ministry issued a statement in response saying that it sympathizes with the teachers but believes a strike is not the proper way to resolve the issue.

Teachers protest outside of the Education Ministry in Tel Aviv

New amendment seeks five years imprisonment for attacks on teachers

The proposed amendment comes on the heels of negotiations between the Teacher’s Union and the education ministry over curbing increased violence against teachers.

Israeli Education Minister Naftali Bennett gestures during a preliminary vote on a bill at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, in Jerusalem November 16, 2016

End to teachers' strike, educators to receive 20% salary increase

“Today we place our teachers at the top of our national priorities,” Education Minister Naftali Bennett said.

Teachers protest outsode Education Ministry 370

Teachers strike: Long weekend for some, chaos for others

Strike confuses teachers, students and parents.

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High school teachers to strike today

Sunday warning strike protests against procrastination in negotiations for higher wages for teachers.

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Talk is not cheap: Speaking may be hazardous for teachers

I sympathize with teachers, as many of them, like you, suffer from throat and voice problems in school; it is an occupational disease, but there are things you can do.

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The goal: attracting top-level educators

Taking steps to improve Israel's education system.

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Cyber-bully attacks increase, watchdog reports

Results showed that 62% of teenagers have encountered sexual content online.

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