Back to school

Nearly three million Israeli students begin school year with AI, financial education at center

Israel’s 2026-2027 school year opens Tuesday with new programs focusing on student resilience and belonging, financial literacy, and artificial intelligence.

Nearly three million Israeli students begin school on September 1, 2026, including some 180,000 first-graders.
Children studying outdoors in Kfar Hasidim in August, 1925.

KKL-JNF unveils archival photos showcasing Israeli classrooms in honor of new school year

The children's learning ability has weakened a bit.

5 games that will bring back children's math knowledge before returning to school

Rescue teams searching for 9-year-old Haymanut Kasau, in the northern Israeli city of Tzfat, February 28, 2024.

Students encouraged to bring red balloons to first day of school for missing child Haymanot Kasau


New home decor and deals

Innovative dining solutions from ZAGA and ZAGAMIX, COOK AND BAKE's summer collection, and unique designs from KARE.

 Kuki introduces a new way to wrap sandwiches for the back-to-school season

iDigital prepares for back-to-school with a variety of products and accessories

Recognizing a trend of using iPads in schools, the company offers a wide range of iPads and accessories tailored to students' needs and enhancing their user experience. What's on the menu?

 Computer screen

Preparing for the school year: Ofer Malls launch back-to-school sales

Top brands from the back-to-school category are participating in promotions at Ofer Malls. A campaign featuring spokesperson Adi Ashkenazi will promote the initiative.

 Ofer Mall in Ramat Aviv

Brand news: Fashion at the port, sunless tanning, and beers for soldiers

Get a tan without the sun, Kylie Jenner launches, shop and relax at Tel Aviv Port, British brand arrives in Israel, versatile oil, hair care products, beer celebration, and many more new products.

 SACK'S summer collection

$1 million allocated to students for school supplies

IFCJ and Kravitz to support 12,000 students with $1 million worth of school supplies amidst the Swords of Iron operation, helping families in need across Israel.

 $1 million allocated to students for school supplies

Just before school starts: How to design a home study environment?

Tips from marketing manager Hadar Seginor-Goldstein of Etzmaleh for creating an ideal study space.

 Etzmaleh writing desk for children's and teenagers' rooms with a drawer and cabinet, model Tal. Price: NIS 795

Back to school: Retail chain introduces 3-tier pricing strategy

Ahead of the new school year, Kravitz chain unveils a strategic decision to maintain at least three pricing levels for every product category.

 Kravitz introduces 3-tier pricing strategy

New arrivals and special offers for your home

Beko introduces a stunning range of freezers with no frost technology.


Back to school in pictures: Israel's prominent figures go to class

Israel's students and their parents and leaders all went back to school on Friday, kicking off the 2023-2024 school year.

 Parents prepare their child for the first day of school in Israel, on September 1, 2023.

Should the judicial reform be taught in Israeli schools?

The breakdown was more dramatic among religious groups, with 46% of haredim agree that teachers should educate "toward democracy" compared to 85% of their secular peers.

 An illustrative image of an Israeli school classroom.