Afternoon Programs

Emor-Shabbat UK: A journey beyond Shabbat UK

After a Covid-caused lapse of two years, we finally have ShabbatUK! It’s going to be an exceptionally special Shabbat.

Preschool nightmare:

Mother: 'They found him hanging from the window bars'

Police detain preschool teachers, assistants, for questioning after child's head becomes trapped in window bars.

Requirement to wear masks won't apply during exams

Education, Health, ministries agree on changes to coronavirus regulations ahead of upcoming school year.

Proposal: 300 million shekel for afternoon programs

Proposal to continue subsidizing afternoon programs brought for government vote.

Report: No government-funded afternoon programs next year

Repeat elections hold up passing budget for educational 'extras,' casting doubt on afternoon programs' future prices.

'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.

Haredi MK: Lower cost of afternoon programs for haredim

Haredi MK asks Education Minister to lower cost of afternoon programs for haredi families living in high-SES cities.

'Big news for students and their parents'

Starting next school year, Education Ministry is to subsidize after-school programs.

Government approves price cap for afternoon programs

New bill caps price of afternoon programs and number of children participating.

'My plan will pass even if Likud doesn't approve'

Finance Minister Kahlon says he'll pass his new plan despite opposition, insists Likud anger is misplaced.

Finance Minister plans to reduce cost of afternoon program

Kahlon plans to cap cost at 930 NIS, force all programs for preschoolers to stay open until 5 p.m.

Knesset approves healthier menu for afternoon programs

Knesset passes new law requiring foods served in afternoon programs to meet health standards.