Bicycling toward a healthier world, physically and mentally “Overall, the ride went smoothly, and we were able to catch up with the group,” recounted 18-year-old Osher Tarkin. “But mostly, I proved to myself that he could do it.” Judith Segaloff July 2, 2025
Crisis, conflict and the kindest generation Israeli youth have channeled their fear, pain and dread into fortitude, positivity and a desire to heal others. Elie Klein May 25, 2025
Hochul announces $4.5m to support mental-health services for youth The grant can help people "remain connected to their families, schools and communities while on a path to stability,” Deb Falk, chief program officer at the Jewish Child Care Association of New York, told JNS. Izzy Salant May 8, 2025
The things we carry, the people we’ll become Why Jewish leaders and educators are essential in shaping the next generation’s response to antisemitism. Shuki Taylor April 24, 2025
Two former educators sentenced over 2018 flash flood tragedy A Beersheva District Court judge sentenced former Bnei Zion preparatory school principal Yuval Cohen and former educational manager Aviv Bardichev to seven years in prison. JNS Staff April 22, 2025
‘Slap on the wrist,’ says Canadian Jew, 88, of verdict for teenage attacker The Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center told JNS that the court’s decision of probation, community service and anger management is “outrageous.” Dave Gordon March 16, 2025
The resilient spirit of high school students in a post-Oct. 7 world Challenges extend even beyond the classroom, where Jewish students have been facing both outright and subliminal antisemitism. Rabbi Derek Gormin March 7, 2025
BBYO to focus on media, democracy with new $2.5 million grant for teens The Miller Institute for Democracy “is going to allow us to bring some of the best voices to go deep on the issues that young people care about,” Matthew Grossman, CEO of BBYO, told JNS. Vita Fellig Feb. 18, 2025
BBYO kicks off annual convention; teens find it ‘overwhelming,’ ‘awesome,’ ‘bittersweet’ “The best thing is that we don’t have to watch our back, and I don’t have to be scared to be Jewish here,” Olivia Weissberg, who attends high school in South Florida, told JNS. Vita Fellig Feb. 14, 2025
