Youth

Nirim – Changing the lives of high-risk youth in Israel

“It doesn’t matter where you came from, whether you have a criminal record, or what mistakes you have made. If you are willing to work hard and change, the sky is the limit."

Raz Karni, Head of the Nirim Youth Village.
Protesters gather outside a court in Petah Tikva, holding signs and calling for justice following the killing of Yemanu Binyamin Zalka, a Pizza Hut employee who was stabbed and later died of his wounds on the eve of Independence Day, May 5, 2026.

Four minors face murder charges in killing of Destao Tzakul, indictment expected soon

Raz Karni, Head of Nirim Youth Village

Nirim Youth Village head discusses turning trauma into strength at 'Post' conference

PEOPLE GATHER outside a court in Lod, calling for justice following the killing of Yemanu Binyamin Zalka, on May 10, 2026.

Court extends detention of sixteen minors arrested for Independence Day murder of Yemano Zalka


Maccabi Israel Sports Experience brings Jewish basketball players to Holy Land

Young Jewish athletes are training in Israel through Maccabi’s new basketball program, honing their skills, competing in the IBBA B League, and connecting with their heritage.

 MEMBERS OF the Maccabi Israel Sports Experience basketball team meet with actress, influencer and Israel advocate Montana Tucker at Kfar Maccabiah.

Break the cycle of poverty for the sake of our kids - opinion

The outsourcing of social services must include a mandate for measuring social value.

 ELI COHEN, CEO of Pitchon Lev. The organization provides a voice to those plagued by poverty, representing them through advocacy and promoting legislative change, says the writer.

Youth are the key to rebuilding Israeli society - opinion

Over the past year, the power of our youth has been revealed – how resilient, capable, and determined they are in the face of any difficulty.

An Israeli flag flutters outside the embassy of Israel in Dublin, Ireland, December 16, 2024

Alcohol and drug use common among at-risk youth during Israel-Hamas War - ELEM

ELEM, an organization aimed at helping Israel’s at-risk youth, served over 13,000 youth in 2024. The organization’s poll surveyed over 3,000 of the young people it has helped.

 Adolescents Drink Alcohol, Illustration.

German far-right party overhauls youth organization to curb radical ties

German media reported that the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party plans to dissolve its current youth association, the 'Junge Alternative' (JA), replacing it with a new organization.

 Maximilian Krah, Alternative for Germany (AfD) party member and member of the European Parliament of the Identity and Democracy (ID) group, speaks during the European election assembly 2023 of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in Magdeburg, Germany, July 29, 2023.

Teen dies in car accident during morning Hezbollah rocket barrage

A 17-year-old died in a car crash during rocket fire from Lebanon, while another man was injured and hospitalized.

 An Israeli police officer handles part of a rocket after it was fired towards Israel from Lebanon, amid cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, in northern Israel, September 20, 2024.

Young Jewish entrepreneurs gather in Jerusalem to address challenges amid war

This week, the ROI Community of young Jewish leaders will gather in Jerusalem for its signature summit, focusing on their civil society initiatives during the war.

 ROI Community.

Israel's next leadership generation: Boosting Jewish identity in Israeli youth

The US-based nonprofit fostering Jewish identity among youth through CTeen, Machaneh Meshutaf, and Chabad on Campus, supporting teens, IDF soldiers, and college students.

 RABBI MOSHE & BRACHA SHILAT

Summer camps in the shadow of the war: No longer fly far and pay a lot

Summer camps in the shadow of war: Affordable and close to home. Israel Summer Camps Forum offers diverse camps at accessible prices for all.

  Israeli Travel Camp

Space for life: The Jerusalem Hills Therapeutic Centers for at-risk youth

Eighty years ago, 1,000 Holocaust survivors, known as "Teheran Children," arrived in British Mandate Palestine after a harrowing journey.

 The Abu Ghosh campus provides at-risk youngsters with a safe, supportive environment.