Israeli high schoolers kick off school year with acts of vandalism
Students in several high schools opened the year with hijinks such as graffiti, throwing eggs at students, and getting drunk.
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The Daily Portion Prayers for our children at the start of the school year
These first days of the school year evoke prayers from the depth of our hearts.
Teacher's strike called off, school year to start as normal
Agreement reached on increase in teacher's salaries in exchange for more teaching hours.
Thoughts for the end of summer and the new school year
The first day of school, the first week of Elul, and how we can work on the road leading from our head to our hearts and tongues.
Teachers threaten mass strikes as positive tests surpass 7%
With teachers told of new testing rules just days before the opening of the school year, many are threatening to take the case to court.
President Isaac Herzog and the First Lady open the 5782 school year at Modi'in school
President Herzog: 'We have an excellent education system. Their success is our success and the success of our future.'
Israeli kids head back to school, as 4th wave of COVID pandemic continues
2.4 million Israeli children head back to school - with a quarter million kids unable to attend due to quarantines and class closures.
Bennett: School year to start Wednesday as planned
1 vaccine dose will be enough to allow students in grades 7 and up back in school according to new government decision.
Officials: Bennett considering postponing start of school year
PM Bennett considering postponing the start of the school year to September 12. A final decision will be made on Saturday night.
COVID Cabinet to decide on opening of school year today
Coronavirus Cabinet to meet today to discuss various proposals for opening of school year. Many ministers want school year delayed.
Children from 5th-10th grade were in school 16 days in past year
National Parents' Leadership Chairman Marom Schiff calls for return to schooling in cities defined 'yellow and green'.
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.
'I'll advance sovereignty with all my might'
Samaria Council opens year with 22,000 students. Mayor Yossi Dagan: 'Government headed by Netanyahu deserves right to apply sovereignty.'
Education Minister pushes back on suggestions opening of school year might be delayed
Health Ministry says some grades may not be able to open on time. Education Minister pushes back, accusing Health Ministry of 'sowing panic'
18 children per class, combined with remote learning
Health Ministry presents plan for returning to school, with no restrictions up to age 6; grades 1-12 to be taught in groups up to 18.
Education Minister: The school year will start on time
Education Minister Yoav Galant notes that some students may have to return to distance learning early next year.
2.3 million students will return to school on Sunday
School year to be marked with 'Mutual Responsibility'; schools will engage and connect different sectors and groups in society.
Israeli Education Minister's goal - more values
'Quietest, calmest school year beginning in Israel in many years. I can tell parents of Israel: Your children are in good hands.'
Watch: Bennett opens school year with courageous kids
Education Minister arrives to Dream Garden, special kindergarten for cancer patients, speaks with children and staff.
'Beginning the journey to words and numbers'
President of Israel opens school year with first graders at Noam Eliyahu religious school in Netivot.
'We made sure Gush Katif evictees would not be refugees'
PM opens school year with students in Yad Binyamin, also addressing US decision on UNRWA. 'Did we keep refugees who came here refugees? No.'
2.3 million students start school year
1,048,000 students starting elementary school, of which 167,000 beginning first grade - including son of the education minister.
'No drama, no strikes' as the 2017/2018 school year begins
2017/2018 school year begins Friday for 2,272,000 students. Education Minister praises smooth start of school year: 'No drama, no strikes'.
Natan Sharansky shows children how to make peace sandwiches
Jewish Agency Chairman Natan Sharansky delivers back-to-school message for Israeli children and parents.
Needy students receive brand-new backpacks
Haredi organization distributes backpacks, school supplies, to secular needy children.
President Rivlin opens school year with haredi children
President Rivlin visits 'Boston' school in Bnei Brak, speaks to children on first day of new school year.
Parents jump for joy: 7 less vacation days for kids
Caving to parents' pressure, Education Minister Bennett adds seven days to the school year. Will this help children, the economy, or both?
Netanyahu visits Arab town
Prime Minister and Education Minister Bennett welcome students to their first day of school an elementary school in the Arab town of Tamra.
Organization distributes bookbags to children
As the school year draws nigh, not everyone can afford to replace a ripped bookbag or buy new pencils. Enter Project Illuminate.
Bibi Tells First Graders: Be Zionists, Play Soccer
School year opens: prime minister doles out advice to pupils and President Rivlin reminisces about his first grade teacher Hava.
Livni, Bennett Squabble Over School Year Ideals
As children return to school, the political rivals find it hard to agree over the most basic values.
Teachers Won't Strike, But Parents Will
Education Minister Naftali Bennett managed to avert a teachers' strike this year - but he hasn't been able to prevent a parents' strike.
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.
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