Ministry Of Education

Israel unveils massive summer program for students

Israel announced a NIS 1.1 billion summer education initiative combining AI, STEM studies, and emotional support for students.

Minister of Education:

Special ed. activities will be held from Tuesday

On Monday there will be no in-person learning in schools. Starting Tuesday, some municipalities will operate Passover day camps.

Bnei Brak:

Yeshiva high school shuttered after violating wartime guidelines

Education Ministry orders closure of Ponevezh Yeshiva High School after it was caught holding educational activities in violation of the 'special state of emergency on the home front.'

February 2026:

Use of cellphones to be prohibited in primary schools

Education Minister Yoav Kish announces a new policy that will prohibit the use of cell phones in elementary schools.

OECD report:

Most teachers in Israel resign within 5 years

According to OECD report, most Israeli teachers retire within 5 years; class size 30% above global average; school days and hours among world’s highest. Minister Kisch: 'A complex, but familiar picture.'

Amid the war:

2.5 million students start the new school year today

180,600 students are entering first grade today and 149,000 students are entering 12th grade, completing their studies in the education system this year.

Extreme heat:

Bnei Akiva and Ezra cancel youth camps, send children home

The Ministry of Education announced the suspension of hiking and camping activities until Saturday night, due to extreme heat. Bnei Akiva and Ezra movements cancel camps.

Ed. Minister launches plan to expand Haredi Hesder track

Education Minister Yoav Kisch unveils national plan to integrate 3,000 Haredi yeshiva students into military service by 2030, including combat roles, aiming at fostering at foster voluntary enlistment through partnership and belief in the State.

Because of the 'deep state'

Avi Maoz steps down as deputy minister

In his letter of resignation as Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Office, the Noam MK claimed that most promises made to him in the coalition agreement were not kept.

Haredi parties agree:

Core studies in return for Ofek Hadash program

According to the agreement, the haredi schools joining the Ofek Hadash program will be obligated to take core studies, like any other school receiving Ministry of Education budgets.

Due to October 7th:

Education Ministry cancels Holocaust curriculum

In a controversial decision, students will not be required to learn about the Holocaust this year due to the October 7th massacre.

Following INN inquiry:

Education Min. to reconsider decision not to translate exams

Teachers say the decision not to translate the Oral Law matriculation exam affects new immigrants who already face challenges.

New achievements reported for Israel's linguistics students

A recent round of testing shows improvement in linguistics throughout Israeli society.

Only Jewish schools required to hire security for trips to Jlem

According to an Education Ministry document, Arab schools are exempt from hiring armed security to escort school trips in western Jerusalem.

Religious school student outed as transgender

The educational staff and Ministry of Education collaborated in hiding the truth from the school, students, and their parents.

'COVID outbreak? We won't hesitate to close a school'

Minister Shasha-Biton: Wherever there seems to be an unreasonable contagion, we will not hesitate to close a classroom or school.

High likelihood schools in Israel to stay closed beyond Sept 1

A source in the Education Ministry says there is no longer a question of 'whether' schools will remain closed past Sept. 1.

Disruptions to schools expected due to coronavirus

Director General of Education Ministry to school heads: "Preventing spread of virus is a national priority, education is secondary."

'The Ministry of Education doesn't care about the children'

Preschool teachers are leaving the field after Min. of Education forces integration of special needs children into regular preschools.

New punishments for those caught cheating on exams

Students caught cheating on matriculation exams can expect to face more severe punishments.

'Free after-school programs for kids in southern Israel'

Minister Bennett discusses the tense security situation in the South and its effect on children near Gaza Strip.

'Israelis who don't learn English are crippled, handicapped'

Education Ministry director warns that Israeli students who fail to learn English by graduation will be handicapped during life.

'Complete disregard for bereaved families'

Bereaved families call for New Israel Fund Israeli director's resignation following 'disgusting comment' on Twitter.

Some schools in Haifa to close due to wildfires

Kindergartens and schools in evacuated areas of Haifa will be closed tomorrow due to the wildfires affecting the city.

Big rise in Religious Zionist pupils' achievement scores

Religious Zionist schoolchildren's achievement scores rose significantly in English, Math, Hebrew and Science

Only eleven percent of Bnei Brak students graduate high school

The Ministry of Education has published its findings, per city, of the best and worst education in the country - and why.

School’s out for summer

Monday will be the last official school day for 700 thousand students in grades 7-12.

Jewish Law, Bible become part of German matriculation tests

The Jewish school in Berlin included Jewish Law and Bible as part of regular matriculation tests accepted by ministry of education.

Police bust Poland 'Jewish heritage trip' cartel

Nine people arrested, among them managers and CEO of travel agencies suspected of uniting to raise prices on school trips to Poland.

'Assimilation is a ticking time bomb'

Knesset Committee weighs whether or not ban on Dorit Rabinyan's 'Borderlife' novel is to be upheld.

Special gov't program targets ISIS influence in Bedouin sector

Ministry of Education sponsors program to tackle Islamist extremism in the Bedouin community of Hura after multiple locals join ISIS.

Israeli schools: 2015 report card mixed

Ministry of Education reveals overall improvement for student achievements in grades 1-12, but sharp declines for Arabic, Bedouin sectors.

School Year Kicks Off with Series of Reforms

Nearly 2.2 million Israelis to begin school on Tuesday - and it may look very different from last year.

Compromise in Beit Shemesh

The Ministry of Education and the municipality jointly agree to build portable buildings for the Hareidi students' use.

Attempting to Solve Hitchhiking Problem in Judea and Samaria

Special think tank established by the Ministry of Education to begin arranging transportation for thousands of yeshiva students.

Politics or Security? Anger over Cancelled Trip to Joseph's Tomb

Ministry of Education retracts permission for school trip to Joseph's Tomb at the eleventh hour - leaving parents and leaders livid.

The cost of Protective Edge

Ministers to Approve Massive Budget Cuts to Fund Gaza Operation

1.9 billion shekel cut will hit education hardest; Ashkelon mayor incensed over 'disgrace' as his city not among initial aid recipients.

Shaked Committee Debates: Who is a Hareidi Jew?

Can the State determine a person's religiosity? MKs grapple with the issue.

School Official Explains Ultra-Leftist Teacher Fiasco

Superintendent Zvika Peled recounts what really happened in the case; Ministry of Education publishes official response.

MKs to Tackle Nutrition, Hygiene in Schools

‘Worrying’ findings from 2009 the subject of Knesset discussion after MKs find no changes were made.

A Zionist Civics Curriculum At Last

Israel's new civics program to add focus on historical, international justifications for a Jewish state, but what about religious justifications?