Childcare

The study cites virtual learning, social distancing, increased screen time, less time to play sports and reduced access to healthcare as some of the obstacles placed on children.

Rabbis Chaim Kanievsky and Gershon Edelstein published a notice on cuts to child care subsidies for full-time yeshiva students, proposals to abolish the Chief Rabbinate’s kashrut monopoly, and more.

A new grant will help mothers who are athletes face what the Women's Sports Foundation called one of the main obstacles facing these mothers - the expense of child care.

Liberman was denounced by ultra-Orthodox leaders for ‘cruel and wicked’ cuts which will have a heavy financial impact on families in sector.

Until now, child care subsidies have been available to families in which the father studies full time in yeshiva.

"If both parents work full time, they will be entitled to free daycare. There is no point in punishing those who work hard and have to pay high prices to daycare."

Women who learn in institutions for advanced religious study should be eligible for the same benefits as families where the father studies full time at a kollel.

Emerging research has found smacking has a similar effect on a child’s brain to that of abuse. It is more likely to lead to anti-social and aggressive behaviours, which may lead to partner violence.

Parents felt extremely helpless after Emilia Ostrovsky, who was convicted for child abuse, was released to house arrest.