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


Two anti-Israel activists arrested for vandalizing London Cenotaph protesting arms sales to Israel

Two anti-Israel activists were arrested for vandalizing the London cenotaph, placing a Palestinian flag and spray-painting.

 Demonstrators hold Palestinian flags in Whitehall by the Cenotaph, during a protest in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, during a temporary truce between Palestinian Islamist group Hamas and Israel, in London, Britain, November 25, 2023.

A life-long ‘thank you’ to my beloved sister - opinion

Bobbie was always there for me, and once crossed oceans to help me through a particularly bad time.

 BELOVED SISTER Bobbie at 21 (R) with the writer, 14.

Building Bridges: MASA's international educators impacting Israeli youth

These young fellows made the decision to teach in Israel, giving to remote communities, and getting back in return.

 Living and teaching in both the geographical and social periphery, the fellows become an integral part of their local communities.

Youth united: Religious and secular teens march together calling for an end to polarization, hatred

Many of the 20 thousand teens have lost family and friends in the war and experienced its horrors firsthand.

 Israeli teens march calling for unity during a time of deep division in Israel, June 19, 2024.

These leading NGOs are making a difference for Israeli vulnerable youth. Here’s how

President of ELI Eran Zimrin, Alumot Or CEO ADV Ziv Magor and CEO of SASA Setton Omer Givati spoke at The Jerusalem Post Annual Conference.

President of ELI Eran Zimrin, Alumot Or CEO ADV Ziv Magor and CEO of SASA Setton Omer Givati spoke at The Jerusalem Post Annual Conference.

Supporting the bereaved and terror victims: New initiative propels young Israelis to future success

The program recognizes the unique challenges faced by young Israelis, and as such, offers financial aid, professional development, and emotional support to help them navigate their futures.

 People react as they visit the site of the Nova festival, where partygoers were killed and kidnapped during the October 7 attack by Hamas terrorists, in Reim, southern Israel May 13, 2024.

Nimrod Palmach and Micky Aharonson lead the narrative battle post October 7

Palmach and Aharonson spoke at the 2024 Jerusalem Post Conference about battling misinformation and navigating post-conflict discourse.

 Nimrod Palmach, CEO of ISRAEL-is, and Micky Aharonson, Director of the Merit Spread Foundation

Civil Service Commissioner tours Lauder Employment Center in Beersheba

The Lauder Employment Center was established by Jewish philanthropist and World Jewish Congress President Ronald Lauder in cooperation with the Jewish National Fund USA.

Daniel Hershkowitz and a delegation of senior officials during a tour of the Lauder Employment Center in Beersheba. May 16, 2024.

Orphaned Oct. 7 teen survivor tells media of struggles to rebuild life

Rotem was one of 20 children orphaned on October 7; another 96 were left with only one parent.

 A house at Kibbutz Nirim burned on October 7 in the Hamas attack.

Summer Camps Israel forum provides camp experience for evacuees Forum is planning additional camps

"We are happy to expand the activities for the Passover holiday and to provide additional youth with the vacation they so desperately need", says Shawna Gudman, founder of the Summer Camps Israel.

  Camp Kimama for youth from Re’im