Youth

Nearly one in three Israeli students considers leaving country as living costs soar - poll

A survey of 12,000 Israeli students reveals rising expenses, increased financial dependence on parents, struggles among reservists, and growing doubts about their futures.

Students attending Bar-Ilan university in Ramat Gan.
Protest against India's Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, in New Delhi Saturday, 10th October 2026

India detains thousands, locks down Delhi to foil 'Cockroach' youth movement protests

Hashomer Hachadash youth paint and beautify Kiryat Shmona during Sukkot

Hashomer Hachadash youth dedicate Sukkot to rehabilitating communities in northern Israel

Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yashar party, together with party members, attends the presentation of the party’s candidate list ahead of the upcoming general elections in Rosh HaAyin, September 7, 2026.

Yashar party unveils plan for young adults with rent caps and military pay raises in campaign push


Teenage boys who smoke risk respiratory damage to future kids

People whose fathers smoked in their early teens had epigenetic markers associated with asthma, obesity, and poor lung function.

 A teenager smoking (illustrative).

Camp brings Jewish youth together in Poland from across the world

The Yael Foundation's camp held its third year in Poland with both a boys' camp and a girls' camp.

 Girls from all over the world come together in Poland for Yael Foundation's summer camp.

The Jewish Agency Summer Shlichut Program

'Creating Connections to Israel, Strengthening Jewish Peoplehood'

 Jewish Agency Chairman Doron Almog, center, and Director of Summer Shlichut program Gal Atia at Camp Ramah in Ojai, California

Helping students at Yemin Orde: the Israeli immigrant and at-risk youth village

The Yemin Orde Youth Village serves a vitally important role for immigrant and at-risk youths in Israel.

 The entrance to the Yemin Orde village.

Israeli teens are getting hooked on plastic surgery - report

Experts believe the rise in plastic surgery among Israeli youth can be partially attributed to unrealistic societal standards regarding beauty, which are amplified by social media.

 Cosmetic surgeries, such as rhinoplasty, are on the rise among Israeli youth.

A city-based strategy gives Israeli children a chance to succeed

Participation in extracurricular activities provides children with invaluable skills and improves their chances of success.

 Nathanael Touitou, head of municipal initiatives at the Rashi Foundation.

Ancient 'magic mirror' discovered in northern Israel by youth leader

Magic mirrors were used to protect against the Evil Eye in ancient times.

 Youth leader Aviv Weizman holding the magic mirror plaque she discovered at Usha

Isracard launches rechargeable card to help young people manage expenses

The "Netanchik" card allows transactions of up to NIS 1,000 and can be used to withdraw money from an ATM.

 Credit cards in transaction

10-year-old Native American-Jewish racer celebrates his heritage

His No. 8 car is emblazoned with two important pieces of family heritage: an Israeli flag and a flag of the Quechan Nation.

 A quarter midget car.

Israeli summer camps to shatter records in number of participants

An unprecedented number of Israeli youth will experience Israel's forests this summer.

 : Ifat Ovadia-Luski with her daughter Shirah (center), Roee Teshuva, Deputy Secretary-General of the Council of Youth Movements in Israel, Danny Pedida, Director of the Northern Region in KKL-JNF's Education Division, and Eli Hafuta, Director of the Upper Galilee-Golan Region in KKL-JNF and others.