Israeli education minister announces plan to make Jewish, Zionist studies core curriculum "Jewish identity can no longer be left to local choice or personal preference," said Yoav Kisch. JNS Staff May 27, 2025
Auburn basketball coach named chair of US Israel Education Association Bruce Pearl has used his national platform to call for the release of the hostages in Gaza and speak out against the surge of Jew-hatred after Oct. 7. Mike Wagenheim April 10, 2025
Knesset bill seeks to prioritize entry to university for reservists “Those who put their lives in danger to protect our country should at least get the minimum back,” co-sponsor MK Ariel Kallner tells JNS. Amelie Botbol Dec. 18, 2024
Six teachers celebrated for excellence in innovative Jewish education The award seeks to “honor the visionary educators who are transforming the landscape of teaching in Israel.” Etgar Lefkovits July 1, 2024
Why we’re sending educators to Israel now Jewish educators need to be on the ground in Israel, immersing themselves in the situation alongside their Israeli counterparts. Anne Lanski and David Bryfman April 15, 2024
‘The sound of silence’: 2.5 million Israeli students start school "I ask you that as you look around you and see your friends, every one of you is special and everyone is equal," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told first-graders at Almog Primary School in Ma'ale Adumim. Sept. 1, 2023
60% of Israeli parents fear rising costs may impact children’s education In response to growing needs, the IFCJ will provide more than 12,000 prepaid cards of 300 shekels for use at supply stores across Israel. Aug. 25, 2023
Approaching year 12, European Israel Press Association aims to grow The nonprofit, which promotes an accurate understanding of Jewish state, claims significant success in educating journalists about Israel. Georgia L. Gilholy July 26, 2023
US anthropology group’s Israeli school boycott will harm students, critics say The American Anthropological Association's decision marks a “dark day for higher education,” said Tammi Rossman-Benjamin, AMCHA Initiative director. Menachem Wecker and David Swindle July 24, 2023
