School Closures

Houston synagogue, school close after threats

Houston synagogue and Jewish day school closed due to unspecified threats.

200 schools closed as teachers call in sick

Heavy pressure is being applied by school principals and inspectors to have the teaching staff return to work in accordance with an agreement that was intended to prevent closures.

Schools closed in Haifa, other northern cities amid rocket threat

Home Front Command updates guidelines, announces that in Haifa Bay, the communities of Kiryat Ata, Kiryat Bialik, Kiryat Yam, and Kiryat Motzkin, the activity scale will be changed from Partial Activity to Limited Activity, meaning educational activities are prohibited.

Health Minister Horowitz: Alroy-Preis is being slandered

Horowitz insists cancellation of quarantine for students is "correct decision"; criticizes Netanyahu govt for disastrous school closures.

Officials concerned about impact of Omicron variant on schooling

"We need expanded PCR testing, more vaccination, and better ventilation in schools," says Prof. Davidovitch.

In wake of rocket fire, several cities cancel school

Home Front Command publishes guidelines for workplaces, schools, and gatherings after hundreds of rockets are fired at Israel.

Government decides not to open middle schools for 2 weeks

PM cites spread of British COVID mutation in Israel for decision to keep grades 7-10 closed.

MK Naftali Bennett: Close grades 5-10

Yamina Chairman says alongside school lockdown, vaccinating teachers must occur and lockdown shortened to give hope to closed businesses.

All haredi schools to reopen, as all are in 'green' zones

Despite dire warnings from government officials that haredi areas would soon all turn "red," the opposite occurred.

New York City schools shutting down as virus cases rise

Public schools will close on Thursday as the city's cases continue to increase.

Government report details huge failings in distance learning

Less than half of teachers were trained in distance learning; only a third met curriculum targets.

Half of world's students still not back in school

"This is nothing short of a global education emergency," said UNICEF's executive director.

Netanyahu decides: Schools to remain open

At end of discussion, Netanyahu decides schools will not close. However, there will be another discussion on matter tomorrow.

Schools still closed? Something's fishy...

Is public Torah study, at the very least, not an essential to our faith, and moreover, to our very existence? Opinion

SAR closed due to coronavirus - but students are still learning

How one New York school switched to online learning during its coronavirus closure.

NY Jewish school closed over suspected Coronavirus case

SAR Academy announces 'precautionary closure' over a suspected case of Coronavirus infection in the community.

Israel closes all border crossings to Gaza

At same time as reports of ceasefire, security establishment decides on several steps in Gaza, including closing crossings and fishing area.

School cancelled in Gaza border towns Friday

Council leaders cancel school after rocket fired hours after cease-fire goes into effect.

Southern students gradually return to routine

IDF approves renewed studies in South except Gaza, Ashkelon coastal areas. In some communities, school will resume at 9am and some at 10am.

Where will school be cancelled tomorrow?

Hundreds of thousands of students expected to stay home tomorrow. Apart from authorities in south, Gush Dan area decided to cancel school.

School's out: Teachers declare strike

Teachers union calls for strike Wednesday at kindergartens, elementary schools, and middle schools across Israel.

Schools remain open, more rain expected with light flurries

Mateh Binyamin regional council, Jerusalem, other areas decide to open schools as snow fails to accumulate.

Schools are open in majority of country

Even with expected flurries schools to stay open in most areas. High school and Ulpana close in Kiryat Arba.

Virginia schools shut down over Islam lesson

Parental outrage over Geography lesson teaching students Muslim creed skyrockets, shuts county schools over security concerns.

Jerusalem Threatens School Shutdown

Municipality and teachers' organizations warn they need budget for full-day security - or else they won't hold classes starting Thursday.

Blizzard 2015

Israel Wakes Up to White

Roads and schools close as Israel blanketed with snow nationwide - from the Golan to the Negev.

Israel Braces for Blizzard

Forecast predicts possible snowstorm Thursday and Friday in Jerusalem, North; schools, public institutions, emergency forces prepare.

Jerusalem Schools Reopen, Others Still Closed Due to Snow

Most schools in Judea and Samaria remain closed due to weather, but Jerusalem schools will reopen at 10:00 a.m. Thursday.

Schools Close Nationwide Due to Storm

All Israeli cities with snow to close schools due to inclement weather; remainder of the country to continue as usual.

Jlem Councilman: ‘Time to Get Back to Normal’

Jerusalem deputy mayor explains controversial decision to reopen schools.

Schools Stay Closed in Jerusalem

Schools, kindergartens and day care centers in the capital and numerous other locations will not open Monday.

Rain Ends School for 'Neglected' Gush Katif Expellees

Rain could collapse caravan ‘schools’ given to families from Gush Katif. ‘We still don’t know when we’ll get a building.’

Ashkelon: Schools Exposed to High Radiation Evacuated

Ashkelon mayor evacuates certain classrooms exposed to high radiation, citing student health; students relocated to community center.

Working Parents Seek End to ‘Unnecessary’ Vacation

Working parents group calls to end post-holiday vacation day, ‘the most unnecessary vacation in existence.’

Jerusalem of White: Residents Awake to 10 CM of Snow: Photos

Schools throughout the area are closed Thursday. Snow to fall until afternoon. Buses, light rail not running in Jerusalem.

Southern Israeli Parents Begin Week with School Chain Calls

It's Sunday morning in southern Israel, and the average teen asks, 'Were there rockets or do we have school today?'

Sdot Negev School Closes Classes Due to Rocket Fire

Parents say they will not send their children to the Ma'agalim elementary school in the Sdot Negev Council area until the rocket fire ends.

Schools in South to Reopen

Schools in southern Israel will reopen Sunday after a week-long closure due to rocket attacks.

Terror Assault Continues, Schools in South Closed

Schools in southern Israel close as rocket attacks continue for the seventh day straight.

Rocket Fire Prompts More School Closures

Numerous southern towns have decided schools will remain closed on Tuesday as rockets continue to rain down from Gaza

School Cancelled Again as Attacks Continue

Schools in south to remain closed as rocket attacks continue.