Children

Survivors of clergy sexual abuse reach $800m. settlement with New York Archdiocese

In addition to the $800 million settlement, the archdiocese agreed to release documents pertaining to sexual offenders in the Church.

Worshippers walk to a station during the Way of the Cross procession over the Brooklyn Bridge on April 03, 2026 in New York City.
‘Out of Love’ presents a soothing universe where things fall into place in the end.

Camille Cottin elevates French family drama 'Out of Love' as it opens in Israeli theaters - review

The floor of the car in which a toddler was trapped is seen in this screenshot from a video of his rescue, in which broken car window glass is seen alongside a child's toy.

Police rescue toddler from locked car in Yavne after mother makes emergency call from Tel Aviv

Paul Mackenzie, a Kenyan cult leader accused of ordering his followers, who were members of the Good News International Church, to starve themselves to death in Shakahola forest, appears in court for his judgement at the Mombasa High Court, Kenya, October 19, 2026.

Doomsday preacher convicted of mass murder of 190 children, starvation deaths in Kenya cult case


Deadlocked jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial to reconvene on sixth day of deliberations

Prosecutors do not dispute that Clancy had been dealing with mental health issues, but argued she was able to appreciate the wrongfulness of killing her children and intentionally chose to do so.

Lindsay Clancy listens in the coutroom during her murder trial at Plymouth Superior Court in Plymouth, Massachusetts, U.S., August 13, 2026.

'Not safe for kids': Food allergy group petitions High Court to stop Kisch school-nurse pilot

The pilot, approved by the government ministries, is planned for eight elementary schools and will replace personal aides for students with life-threatening allergies with a single school nurse.

High Court Justice; illustrative.

KKL-JNF unveils archival photos showcasing Israeli classrooms in honor of new school year

The photographs show how children learned before modern technology, whiteboards, and even before they had classrooms.

Children studying outdoors in Kfar Hasidim in August, 1925.

Police arrest suspect in Jerusalem baby food sedative contamination case

Police said they are also still investigating other lines of inquiry in the case, which may lead to additional arrests. 

Police outside of the Zol Bagadol supermarket in Jerusalem on June 17, 2026, as law enforcement investigates multiple incidents of children being hospitalized after eating tainted fruit puree.

5 games that will bring back children's math knowledge before returning to school

After two months of plenty of screens, the pool, and trips, it is important to clear the blockages and rewire the fast retrieval pathways in the memory.

The children's learning ability has weakened a bit.

Top Secret Festigal and Motek Forever unveil competing 2026 Hanukkah lineups

The production has secured pop superstar Noa Kirel and veteran entertainer Ran Danker, alongside franchise regular Eliana Tidhar and guest singer Eden Ben Zaken.

'MOTEK FOREVER' centers on a fantasy 'Song Factory' housing historical childhood melodies.

Students encouraged to bring red balloons to first day of school for missing child Haymanot Kasau

"The first day of school is always exciting," Haymanot's father Tesfaye Kasau said. "It's a happy day. For us, it's another hard day."

Rescue teams searching for 9-year-old Haymanut Kasau, in the northern Israeli city of Tzfat, February 28, 2024.

How Jewish immigrants invented American childhood through classic toys, comics, and media

Virtually every major American toy company at the turn of the 20th century, with a few exceptions, had been founded by first-generation Jews, who invented the material culture of American childhood.

A woman shops for toys at a store in Houston, Texas, on August 24, 2026.

Here is how to get your child back to regular sleep hours starting now

Dr. Shani Idan Reuven from Maccabi explains why it is advisable to start returning children to their regular school-year sleep schedules right now, and what to do with screens at night.

Move up the wake-up time and the bedtime by about 15 minutes every two or three days, until reaching hours that fit the kindergarten or school routine.

California legislature votes to ban child marriage and empower forced marriage victims

The two bills are yet to be signed into law, as they await Governor Gavin Newsom's signature. If confirmed, the legislation will take effect on January 1, 2027.

Advocates and child marriage survivors from the group "Unchained at Last" put on wedding gowns, veils, chains and tape over their mouths as they gather on Boston Common before marching to the State House to call for an end to child marriages in Boston, Massachusetts on September 22, 2021.