Israel education

Council for Higher Education approves Kiryat Shmona University in effort to rebuild northern Israel

"The decision to approve the Kiryat Shmona University of the Galilee is a central step in the process of restoring and strengthening Kiryat Shmona," said Education Minister Yoav Kisch.

JANUARY 21, 2026|ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN

Council for Higher Education approves the Kiryat Shmona University of the Galilee.

STEM education is a national security issue

Israel’s security depends on tech education - opinion

Israel’s tech future is being decided in eighth grade, but declining STEM performance now threatens the nation’s security, economy, and technological edge.

JANUARY 5, 2026|ByCOL. (RES) RYAN GITY

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.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025|ByESTHER DAVIS

Rabbi Rick and his family visit the kotel.

Nelech: inspiring the next generation of olim to make aliyah

In January 2026, Nelech, the only Orthodox program that almost fully integrates students into Israeli schools, will launch its pilot program with a cohort of 25 students from across the US.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025|ByBATSHEVA SHULMAN

Municipalities, high school teachers strike over 'damaging' national budget

Government meets today to approve national budget for 2023-2024

FEBRUARY 22, 2023ByELIAV BREUER, ZACHY HENNESSEY

ONE CHALLENGE: The ongoing classroom shortage. Pictured: At a Beit Hakerem school.

Hod Hasharon to fund programs cut by anti-LGBTQ lawmaker Avi Maoz

Maoz has been outspoken in his distaste of that which he views as divisive left-wing propaganda, such as LGBTQ+ issues and feminism.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Noam head Avi Maoz speaks during a function meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on December 5, 2022

Raising Orthodox budget is 'main task’ for Education Ministry

Israeli MKs, many of whom have been opposed to the religious sector of Israel’s newest coalition government, rallied against Kisch’s comments.

JANUARY 19, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

MK Yoav Kisch of the Likud speaks to supporters on Gideon Saar's Likud leadership campaign opening event, in Or Yehuda, Dec 16, 2019.

Report: Israelis live long, work hard, but still behind in certain areas

While productivity in Israel – buoyed by the hi-tech sector – has led to a boom in the country, Israel remains behind in healthcare and income inequality.

DECEMBER 29, 2022ByZACHY HENNESSEY

HEAVY TRAFFIC moves slowly on the Ayalon Highway. The traffic jams that afflict greater Tel Aviv have become one of Israel’s most acute problems, says the writer.

Education Min. issues first-ever guidelines for assisting LGBTQ children in school

The guidelines aim to ensure the mental well-being and emotional resilience of students struggling with various aspects of their sexuality or gender identity.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022BySHIRA SILKOFF

People take part in a rally marking the annual Gay Pride Parade in Jerusalem, on June 3, 2021.

Private haredi schools are vital to fend off 'spiritual threats' - UTJ MK

United Torah Judaism will demand significant budget raises for its private school system as a condition for entering any future coalition, MK Yizhak Pindros says.

OCTOBER 26, 2022ByELIAV BREUER