Teaching english 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.

|ByABIGAIL KLEIN LEICHMAN
ASAF & GABRIELLE COHEN on their wedding day in Beit Lechem Haglalit, May 24, 2020.
CLICK & CONNECT initiative

Bridging the distance with one click

The quiet revolution in English by volunteers from the B’nai B’rith organization in collaboration with the Yeruham Association.

|ByLIOR LERNER
Students in the Herzog Teacher Training program.

Anglo olim step up to the blackboard to teach English to Israelis

Innovative training program prepares English-speaking newcomers to close Israel’s English gap – one classroom at a time.

|ByALAN ROSENBAUM
Children arrive for the first day of school in the Israeli town of Mevaseret Zion, September 1, 2025.

Survey reveals majority of Israeli kids not learning English fluency, not prepared for 'real world'

Children are receiving only around 12% of the English exposure in schools necessary to achieve fluency, according to a survey by Novakid.

|ByESTHER DAVIS

Reinforcing Israel’s Education System: Jewish Teachers from Abroad Step in to Bridge the Gap

Around 100 Jewish teachers from around the world will arrive in Israel through Masa Israel Journey to teach English for the entire school year to students in Israel’s geographic and social periphery

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Volunteers from Masa Israel Teaching Fellows, a Masa program in partnership with Israel’s Ministry of Education

Helen Doron English to be integrated into Israeli school curriculum

Helen Doron wins Ministry of Education tender, adding its English program to school timetables as part of the Gefen program, enhancing English proficiency for grades 1

AUGUST 12, 2024ByWALLA! MONEY
Helen Doron English to be integrated into Israeli school curriculum

The Jerusalem Post launches unique English learning program

Pioneering education with AI: The Jerusalem Post Lite Talk School's revolutionary English curriculum.

JULY 28, 2024ByIN COLLABORATION WITH JERUSALEM POST LITE TALK
The characters that accompany the new Jerusalem Post Lite Talk course

I-FAL: The tech venture elevating English studies to new heights

I-FAL: Revolutionizing English studies with a new level of technology, catering to the global need for spoken and written English proficiency.

JULY 2, 2024By IN COLLABORATION WITH I-FAL

Susie Surprise: Israeli pop star makes a comeback

Last month, the debut episode of their show I Speak English was aired on TV, in which they sing songs and tell stories that help children learn English in a creative fashion.

JANUARY 14, 2023ByDUDI FATIMER
STILL THAT wacky kid: Susie Miller (R) with Hila Harari.

US teacher creates new English teaching method in Israel

Deer created a unique way to teach a second language, taking full advantage of the technology in the school and pulling from her Chicago roots.

DECEMBER 20, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
23-year-old Lauren Deer, who volunteers at Gavim School in Be'er Sheva, set up an initiative to teach English through a tour of places, particularly, in her home city of Chicago.

Let’s chat: Bringing English to Israeli children - opinion

I never thought One Direction would even feature on my playlist and now it has the number one spot.

DECEMBER 3, 2022ByANDREA SAMUELS
THE WRITER and Leah chat in one of their weekly sessions at Bet Elazraki.

English Overseas: US Jewish volunteers teach Israelis English over Zoom

An idea born during the pandemic is continuing to spawn healthy educational and personal gain for all.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022ByBARRY DAVIS
STATESIDE VOLUNTEERS and Jerusalemite students get together for a Zoom chat.

Now is the time to be a teacher in Israel - opinion

Authorities must also invest for our children’s future.

AUGUST 6, 2022ByELI DUDAEI
NEW TEACHERS run a summer school, located at Alonei Yitzhak in the North, as part of the training they receive from Hotam.

TALMA: Strengthening Israel through English education

The Israeli Program for Excellence in English has led a revolution in English proficiency for students in Israel’s periphery, and brought thousands of English-language educators to Israel.

MAY 4, 2022ByALAN ROSENBAUM
TALMA EDUCATORS in Tel Aviv