Back to school

Is August wearing you out? Get ready for September’s drama

Parents – if you thought it was hard for you now – wait until the beginning of the school year. But wait, don’t panic, there are some really simple things you can and should start doing now.

The first day of school
Kiryat Shmona Mayor Avichai Stern visits a school in the northern city on the first day back since the beginning of the war, March 9, 2025; illustrative.

Teaching humanity: Importance of education in Israel's challenging reality - opinion

Gali - the sporty collection for kids

Gali launches a sporty collection ahead of the back-to-school season

 AMIT Makif Sderot outdoor campus and play areas

School in session on the Gaza border: Academic year starts in Sderot


Back to school: How are Jerusalem teachers faring the new academic year?

Education workers have had difficult experiences, as many grapple with an already stressful job at a time when many children are dealing with the trauma of war. 

 Education Minister Yoav Kisch visits a Jerusalem classroom on the first day of school.

In the Kitchen with Henny: Foods to comfort

Simple, soothing recipes that can nourish not just the body but the heart as well.

 Sausage and peppers

Tips for back-to-school: Which computer should you buy for your child?

The upcoming school year is expected to be more complex, increasing the need to purchase a computer thoughtfully and smartly to meet the diverse needs of students.

 What computer should we buy?

Back to school: Four recommended smartphones under NIS 2,000

As students gear up for a new school year, here are four budget-friendly smartphones under NIS 2,000 that offer great value without breaking the bank.

 Smartphones

Even grandparents can't wait till kids go back to school - comment

Why would watching the beloved grandkids we just love to smithereens have any harmful effect on me whatsoever? Simple. Because it’s just freaking exhausting.

 Do grandparents get "unmitigated joy" from being with their grandchildren all the time?

Israel’s back-to-school debate: Yellow shirts or white? Parents clash over hostage solidarity

Whether dressed in yellow or white, Israeli students will enter the new school year on Sunday with a heightened awareness of the struggles faced by their nation.

Back to school illustration.

'Without security, children stay home': Nahariya mother discusses starting school year during war

Nahariya mother, Kathy Boomer, discusses the distress and anxiety of starting the school year in the north when children are still without proper protection.

 Students return to school

Preparing for the new school year: How to set up proper study lighting

Lighting is not trivial and must be adapted. How to do it? Here are some useful tips.

 A student's desk

9 for NIS 100: We found the cheapest deals on school shirts

With September 1st approaching fast, the carefree mornings of empty roads are about to end. If you haven't stocked up on school uniforms yet, now's the time to avoid being overcharged.

 Back to school

What’s the connection between a hedgehog and literacy? Meet the project encouraging kids to read

Tired of your kids glued to screens? A creative content initiative for children will have them eagerly awaiting letters from an adventurous hedgehog, sparking their love for reading and writing.

 Srauka the Hedgehog

Back to school: The best recommended bags for the upcoming school year

As the school year approaches, we explored a variety of school and kindergarten bags with the help of parents and children – from carrying comfort and practicality to unique designs.

 Back to school with new backpacks