Education

Israeli Jews Begin to See Arabs as Fifth Column

A growing majority of Israel's Jews are beginning to see the country's Arab citizenry as a fifth column.

Study: Separate Classes Achieve Better Results

Boys and girls who study in separate classrooms are better focused and achieve better results, says director of hareidi institute.

British Muslim Schools Teach Saudi Hatred of Jews and Israelis

A BBC program reports that Muslim children in 40 British schools are being taught to hate Jews, Israelis and homosexuals in a Saudi curriculum.

Scientists Drill 1,200 Meters Down Under Dead Sea

Scientists are drilling a 1,200-meter bore hole under the northern Dead Sea in a search for the region's geological, climatic and cultural past.

Amit Educational Awards Celebrate Its Students' Accomplishments

Amit runs more than 85 facilities, including schools, youth villages and child care groups all over Israel, says director Dr. Francine S. Stein.

Israel Helps World’s Deserts Bloom

A four-day international conference in the Negev is aimed at helping 200 million people around the world threatened by poverty and hunger.

Global Day Celebration Marks Completion of Steinsaltz Talmud

Renowned Torah sage Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz is set to complete his 45-volume translation and commentary on the Talmud Sunday in a live broadcast.

Campaign to Memorialize the Munich 11

Eleven murdered Israeli athletes at the 1972 Olympics will be memorialized Sunday night in Ramat Gan and again in NY at the 2012 Maccabi Games.

Education Minister in Beit El

Education Minister Saar paid a visit to Beit El today, telling the crowd, “I’ve approved 2 more nursery schools here, so hurry up and build them!”

US Education Dept Bans Anti-Semitism Under Title VI

The U.S. Department of Education is moving to protect Jewish students against anti-Semitism under Title VI, after a six year ZOA campaign.

Immigrant Researchers to be Honored

Immigrants who have excelled in research at The University of Ben Gurion will receive government awards next Tuesday.

Education Ministry Dumps Program to Certify U.S.Olim Teachers

INN report: A program that retrains licensed teachers from the US who make aliyah has been canceled and may jeopardize their moving to Israel

Visit the Anglo High-School Saving Struggling Young Immigrants

Rabbi Samson, head of Yerushalayim Torah Academy explaines - Language barrier can cause severe educational damage to a young boy or girl

Proposal for Torah Scholar Stipends: On Hold

The latest hot domestic political issue is on hold: Ministerial committee will draft a compromise proposal regarding “stipends for Torah scholars.”

Contest for Best New Design of Joseph's Tomb

The Samaria Regional Council has teamed up with the University of Ariel to encourage students to design a new Tomb of Joseph complex.

Two Israeli Physicists Win White House Award

Two Israeli physicists are among the top 10 scientists to be awarded the U.S. National Medal of Science by President Obama.

Columbia U Creates Facts, Opens Study Center for ‘Palestine’

Columbia University has decided that “Palestine” is a country and opens the first U.S. Center for Palestine Studies.

US Grants $1M to Abraham Fund Co-Existence Project

The US federal government has granted nearly a million dollars to the Abraham Fund to support a three-year Arab-Israeli co-existence project.

Biophysicist: Scientist Gabi Avital To be Commended, Not Fired

Interview with scientist-author Lee Spetner: Dr. Gabi Avital was fired as Education Min. Chief Scientist for disagreeing with "orthodox science."

Nazarian Center for Israel Studies Opens at UCLA

A new $5 million Younes and Soraya Israel Study Center at UCLA has been dedicated by the Iranian-American philanthropists, major donors to Israel.

Shiur:Rebbitzin Yemima Mizrachi

South Africa May Ban Ben Gurion U. Anti-Pollution Project

Israel’s Ben Gurion University is worried that a South African university may stop a joint project designed to solve Johannesburg water pollution.

Remembering Father, Rabbi Avraham Shapira

Rabbi Yaakov Shapira: 'Growing up with my father was like hearing the shofar every day.'

Fourth 'Yagdil Torah' Conference

The Bnei Akiva Yeshivas held the fourth annual Yagdil Torah conference at Netiv Meir Yeshiva with the sponsors, Benjamin and Susan Lande.

Meet the Bible Quiz Contestants: Scholars, Workmen and an Arab

The First Bible (Tanach) Contest for Adults is getting off the ground in Israel. The contestants include a TV contest winner and an Israeli Arab.

French Jew Taught 'Too Much' Holocaust History

A French Jewish history teacher has been suspended from her position for not having taught about World War II with sufficient “neutrality.”

Labor Court Stops Teacher's Strike on First Day of School

The National Labor Court Tuesday night stopped a planned teacher's strike before it even got started Wednesday.

MK Katz: Speed Up Construction of New Arab City - for Jews!

MK Katz tells protesting students that construction of the Arab city in Yesha should be hastened - "to house all the Jews who will be coming soon."

Orlev Wishes Students a Year with No Strikes

Education Committee Chairman MK Orlev asks unions to let children begin the school year Wednesday without strikes.

Top Ed. Min. Official: Where is the Pro Zionist Literature?

Ministry of Education Chief Researcher Dr. Gabi Avitan worries over shortage of Israeli authors who identify with and love their country.

Jewish Schools Top the 'Kohl's Cares' Funding Contest

Jewish schools are topping the list in the 'Kohl’s Cares' competition for community funding through the Facebook Internet social networking site.

Israeli Wins 'Nobel' of Math, the Fields Medal

Hebrew University of Jerusalem Professor Elon Lindenstrauss is first Israeli to win highest global math honor, the 2010 Fields Medal.

Canadian Donates Millions to Israel for ‘Smart Classes’

A Canadian Jewish philanthropist’s gift of more than $4 million enables children in the north and south to learn in “smart classrooms.”

Elul Project Reveals Thirst for Torah

The Elul project teaches Torah to religious, secular students: 'Not just studying Maimonides, but learning like Maimonides.'

Govt. Offers Fix for Judea, Samaria Classrooms

Netanyahu offers a temporary fix for overcrowded classrooms in Judea and Samaria, permanent solution is to come.

Samaria: 500 Students Have Nowhere to Learn

500 Jewish schoolchildren in Judea/Samaria have nowhere to learn, because of freeze. MK Orlev: Justice Min. must respect Mandatory Education Law.

How Israeli Technology Can Help Clean Gulf Oil Spill

Proven Tel Aviv University bacterial technology can clean up the oil that BP’s cleaning crew leaves behind.

Camp in Southern Israel - Israeli Campers, Anglo Counselors

YU Center for Jewish Future's camp in Dimona brings together Israeli youth and students from abroad. Language is no barrier.

Weizmann Scientists Bring Breakthoughs to Cafes, Pubs

What do science, espresso, and beer have to do with each other? Weizmann scientists and students have news for you.

Rabbi Dances and Sings after Police Questioning

Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburg, questioned by police because of a book he prefaced, danced and sang with students after his released. INN TV was there.

Philistine Temple Ruins Uncovered in Goliath's Hometown

Bar Ilan University archaeologists have uncovered the ruins of a Philistine temple in the ancient city of Gath, home of the Biblical Goliath

Government Fires Post-Zionist 'Culture Basket’ Director

A relatively unknown 'culture basket' has been encouraging “post-Zionism' in schools for 20 years. An expose led to the director’s dismissal.

Left-Wing Revenge? Hebrew U. Sacking Anti-NIF Lecturer

Dr. Ran Baratz, who authored report on New Israel Fund, is no longer wanted at Hebrew University.

NCSY Teen Ambassadors Train in Jerusalem for College

A new generation of “teen ambassadors” is training in Jerusalem this summer in ways to defend the State of Israel on college campuses.

Rabbi Richman on the 9th of Av: Stop Mourning, Start Yearning

Temple Institute's Rabbi Richman: 9th of Av is a day of yearning and prayer, but needs action as well.

Summer Vacation Activity: Learning Tanach Together

The Herzog College held its annual "Tanach Days of Learning, where the young and old participate in a variety of parallel lectures and sessions

2,000-Year-Old Gold Coin a Testament to Galilee Ancient History

A 2,000-year-old gold coin discovered by a West Virginia University student at a dig in the upper Galilee has proven to be the find of the s

Hamas TV Beams Anti-Semitic Lies About Ben Franklin

More anti-Semitic incitement from Hamas TV, this time involving an obvious lie about Benjamin Franklin, by a PhD from the United Arab Emirates.

Children's Laughter at Deserted IDF Base

Mothers and children from Judea streamed into deserted Adorayim base 'to send a message to Obama'.

US University Execs To Meet with Israeli, PA Leaders

A delegation of American university presidents is participating in an intensive seminar in Israel organized by the American Jewish Committee.

Three Countries Boycott Academic Conference at Bar Ilan Univ.

Following the flotilla incident, Turkish, Irish and South African representatives cancelled their participation in the Bar-Ilan Ambassadors' Forum

Emanuel Mothers in Emergency Hearing to Avoid Jail

22 women from Emanuel who were sentenced to jail for pulling their children out of school may be allowed to remain at home.

Tracking the Milken Students in Israel

A group of teens from LA's Milken Community High School has learned there's more to Jewish identity than they realized.

Hebrew U. Adapts GPS for Crowd Control and Medical Care

GPS now has a new ‘point B," thanks to a Hebrew U. graduate student who shows it can be used for crowd control and for keeping patients healthy.

Focus on the Holocaust and not on the Context

The 7th Conference on Holocaust Education took place in Jerusalem. The conference tries to improve Holocaust education throughout the world.

Biblical Bees Imported from Turkey?

Ancient Biblical beehives have been discovered in the northern Israeli site of Tel Rehov, in the Jordan Valley. The species seems Turkish.

50,000 Youth, Farmers Salute Jerusalem

Ministers, municipal leaders, and tens of thousands Wednesday join "Farming Settlements Salute Jerusalem" march which became solidarity rally.

New Academy to Woo, Pamper Star Scholars

In a bid to entice bright scholars back to Israel, one generous couple will build an institute dedicated to nurturing post-doctoral fellows.

Berlin Center Documents Nazi Perpetrators

A new exhibition in Berlin documents the role of the top Nazi Regime bureaucrats in a metallic gray building called the "Topography of Terror."

Mathematician Decries "Internet Thinking" after Math Exam Panic

Israeli Mathematician Kadari says panic over matriculation exam theft and replacement is symptom of internet generation's lower analysis ability.