education

Students are passing, but an education system is failing

As the Education Ministry grapples with displaced students from northern and southern peripheries, educators and NGOs still face challenges five months after the start of the war.

By TOMER SAMARKANDI
03/03/2024

How are schools dealing with the wave of antisemitism?

Dealing with antisemitism became one of the major topics of concern at the Yael Foundation 2024 conference on education in Cyprus last Monday.

No Sinwar costumes: Israeli schools ban controversial Purim costumes for 2024

The Education Ministry guides teachers and students on celebratory costumes to avoid alarm or stress, offers dialogue on choosing creative costumes that will encourage positive energy in school

By URI SELA
26/02/2024
 A UNRWA funded school in eastern Jerusalem. January 29, 2024

True change begins with the Palestinian education system

In insisting on this essential, core change to Palestinian society, the plan effectively says: ‘This is how we move forward; it starts with education.’

Prominent Jewish book-ban advocate says Florida’s crackdown on ‘challenges’ won’t deter him

The governor endorsed a proposed law that would let districts impose a $100 fee on parents who object to more than five books.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
21/02/2024

My family's Jewish day school story

I knew I wanted my children to have more Jewish education than I had; to have friends who could play with them on Shabbat to make it more fun; and to know all of the stories that make our heritage.

By CHERYL WEINER ROSENBERG
19/02/2024

Israeli dermatologist chosen as consultant for French beauty firm

Dr. Lehavit Akerman, an Israeli dermatology specialist, has recently been chosen as a scientific consultant for French dermo-cosmetic brand Avene.

Teaching Israel in the wake of October 7

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: How to present the much-changed nation to the thousands of Birthright visitors.

By HOWARD BLAS
17/02/2024

Four months into the war, Israel’s South needs help and healing

Since the war broke out on October 7, KKL-JNF has deployed its resources in Israel’s South to help those most in need.

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