Back to school
Nearly three million Israeli students begin school year with AI, financial education at center
Israel’s 2026-2027 school year opens Tuesday with new programs focusing on student resilience and belonging, financial literacy, and artificial intelligence.
KKL-JNF unveils archival photos showcasing Israeli classrooms in honor of new school year
5 games that will bring back children's math knowledge before returning to school
Students encouraged to bring red balloons to first day of school for missing child Haymanot Kasau
Home Front Command eases restrictions, allowing schools to open in select areas
According to the guidelines, only areas classified under a "yellow" defense level will be able to resume limited educational activities, and only under specific protection conditions.
When the schnitzel waits at the door: The solution that frees up precious time for parents
The food that arrives at dawn in a cooler, the meals that are tailored to children’s tastes, and the time that is freed up for parents – we tried the Homemade meal service.
The secret is in the spread: Ideas for nutritious sandwiches for healthy children
The beginning of the school year is a great time to leave behind all the less healthy summer nutrition – and invest in nutritious sandwiches that will keep the kids focused during the school day.
Focus from nature: The plants and nutrition that will help your child stay focused in class
You don’t have to suffer from ADHD to experience concentration difficulties during studies. Children’s nutrition, together with certain medicinal plants, can make a difference.
Back to school checklist: add an eye exam for your child
'Children do not always know how to explain that they cannot see. They may move closer to the board or lose concentration, and adults interpret it as a different problem.'
Retired teacher returns to Kiryat Shmona to mark first day of school
President Herzog joins pupils in Kiryat Shmona as schools reopen following war-time evacuation. Enrollment drops by nearly 1,000 since 2023.
'Why you are here today': IDF praises troops for allowing South to have normal school year
“If you were looking for a reason why you are here today, here it is. Thanks to your spirit and your path, routine is returning to the people of Israel," Golani Brigade Commander Col. Adi Ganon said.
'The Disengagement is dead!' Settlers open first kindergarten in Homesh in 20 years
"We will also open new kindergartens in Gush Katif," Yossi Dagan said, referring to the settlement in Gaza forcibly dismantled during the Disengagement.
School is back in session: 2.5 million students head to class as Israeli academic year begins
A total of 2.587 million students are back in school, with the hope that routine will not be disrupted again by sirens and missiles.
Israel’s food news
On the most discouraging days for the wallet, McDonald’s comes with an action plan.