First Graders

Back to school:

Netanyahu joins first graders for arts and crafts

Prime Minister Netanyahu opens the new school year in Ramle, greeting first graders before joining students for a colorful arts and crafts activity.

Start of school year

Mohammed tops list of most common names among first graders

The Population and Immigration Authority publishes data on the names of first-grade students for the 2026-2027 school year: Mohammed is the most common boys’ name among the overall population.

The Daily Portion / Good luck at school!

Yesterday was the first official day of school in Israel, while yeshivas began on the 1st of Elul, other schools have yet to begin the year.