![]() 'You need no approval from any of us"Former Education Minister Piron sends letter to Rivki Hayisraeli, wife of severely injured soldier who chose to start down a new road.![]() Bennett revokes decision of previous Education MinisterEducation Minister Naftali Bennett has reversed a decision by his predecessor concerning the number of subjects studied by pupils.![]() 'You just wanted to starve Jewish children'UTJ MK Menachem Eliezer Moses in blistering attack on Yesh Atid against backdrop of Core Curriculum law repeal process.![]() Bill to cancel core classes in haredi schoolsUTJ, Naftali Bennett in favor of revoking former Education Minister Shai Piron's requirement that haredi schools teach English, math.![]() Former Chiefs of Staff establish 'social movement'Benny Gantz and Gabi Ashkenazi form social movement but stress that it is not a political one.![]() Peres: My grandfather's will was simply 'Be a Jew'Former President talks about his grandfather, who was murdered in the Holocaust. 'Hitler murdered us because of Mount Sinai.'![]() Rabbi Piron: Good for you, Naftali Bennett'Dealing with culture basket is right, proper. It gives weight, status to managers, allows cultural diversity,' says former Ed Min.![]() 'We've Exchanged a Bull for a Donkey'Elazar Stern is 'one of the dangerous enemies of religion,' says nationalist Baruch Marzel.![]() Former Education Minister Piron May Quit KnessetReports that Yesh Atid MK Shai Piron will be resigning the Knesset are premature, a spokesperson for his office says.![]() Piron Attacks 'Firebrands' in Facebook Hissy FitBoth extreme leftists and right-wingers have 'lost their minds' in present culture war, MK Shai Piron writes in bid for unity.![]() Backlash After Piron Supports Teaching 'Nakba Day'Former Minister Gideon Sa'ar slams Piron for proposing Israel give legitimacy to day calling its own establishment a 'tragedy.'![]() Haredi MK Mozes: Anybody But LapidUnited Torah Judaism MK says his party could join coalition with Jewish Home - Yesh Atid, however, was out of the question.![]() Kulanu: Teachers, Students Pay the Price for PironKulanu candidtae Dr. Yifat Sasha-Biton slams Shai Piron's handling of the Education Ministry, claims he's all talk and no reform.![]() Piron: Yesh Atid is Not Rejecting Any CoalitionYesh Atid MKs discuss issues with Petah Tikva residents, including opinions on separation of church and state, and Palestinian state.![]() Rabbi Piron Removes Gay Marriage VideoYesh Atid MK uploaded a controversial video for Family Day – then apparently thought better of it.![]() Yesh Atid MK's Skinny Jeans Arouse ControversyIn interview, MK and rabbi Shai Piron favors gay marriage, transport on Sabbath – but his whiskey trolley is what people discussed.![]() Yesh Atid Shows Leftist ColorsFormer Science Minister Yesh Atid MK Yaakov Peri said Monday that Yesh Atid would sit in a coalition with far-left Meretz.![]() Yesh Atid MK: We'll Prefer Herzog Over NetanyahuMK Shai Piron says his party believes "it's time to replace Netanyahu" and would prefer to recommend Herzog as Prime Minister.![]() 'Enlist Brawling Yeshiva Students as Riot Police'Former Education Minister Shai Piron took to twitter to advocate for IDF enlistment following yeshiva brawl and haredi protests.![]() Yesh Atid Trying to Woo National-Religious Voters?Lapid's party backtracks on push for public transport on Shabbat, days after opening branch for national religious supporters.![]() Left Blames 'Jewish State Law' for ArsonAftermath of arson sees condemnation from officials and blame on the Likud from left-wing parties and organizations.![]() Fire in Kindergarten in Alleged 'Price Tag' AttackBilingual kindergarten set alight, emblazoned with anti-Arab graffiti; attack evokes strong condemnations from leftists, Ministers, MKs.![]() Cancelled Trip to Joseph's Tomb Sparks OutrageMinistry of Education retracts permission for school trip to Joseph's Tomb at the eleventh hour - leaving parents and leaders livid.![]() PM Promises Sderot Children Education and SecurityMinisters tour southern schools to open new academic year in show of solidarity; Sderot mayor: our children are warriors.![]() Piron: No Reason School Won't Start MondayWith no strikes in the offing, and the rocket fire from Gaza still on hold, Education Minister Shai Piron said school would start on time.![]() Despite Rockets, School Year to Start on ScheduleDespite security concerns, Education Minister Rabbi Shai Piron says the 2014-2015 school year will begin on schedule.![]() Right of Return Extended to Gay CouplesInterior Minister rules that Jews in same-sex marriages can immigrate to Israel - even with a non-Jewish partner.![]() Piron Folds, Backtracks on 'Gay Family' Criticism'Gay families' are families for all practical purposes, says Education Minister Shai Piron, apologizing for saying differently last week.![]() Religious Schools' Budget 'Won't Be Cut'Education Minister denies reports he's transferring money from religious to Arab schools, cites economic basis to decisions.![]() 'Israel Faces a Cultural and Moral Breakdown'Education Minister, at Israel Prize ceremony, urges Israelis to banish cynicism and embrace high moral values.![]() UK Minister Rejects Academic Boycott of IsraelIn a visit to Hebrew U., Minister of State for Universities and Science seeks to dispel 'misperceptions' about UK hostility to Israel.![]() Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's Daughter Wins Israel PrizeLifetime achievement award for Rabbanit Bar-Shalom's contributions to hareidi education, activist's battle against road deaths.![]() Lapid's Draconian Yeshiva Measure Still in PlaceDespite Education Ministry promises, measure still penalizes yeshivas for any missing students, even those in reserve army duty.![]() Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein to Receive Israel PrizeRabbi Dr. Aharon Lichtenstein has been named this year's winner of the Israel Prize in Jewish Religious Literature.![]() MKs Push to Have Sundays Off - Once a MonthDeal reached in ongoing initiative to give Israelis more time off; major coalition parties allegedly respond well to the move.![]() Minister: Sometimes Teachers Need to Keep QuietEducation Minister sends letter to teachers urging them to balance right to speak against wisdom of silence.![]() Leftist Teacher Allowed to Continue At His PostORT hearing committee decides Adam Verta, who called the IDF immoral and classroom and said Israel belongs to Arabs, can keep teaching.![]() Min. of Ed. Called 'Too Soft' on Leftist TeacherMK Chetboun: 'Calling the IDF cruel is not a political position, but incitement against the IDF.' Min. Piron: 'No need for hysteria.'![]() Public Most Satisfied with Education MinisterEducation Minister Shai Piron is the minister with whose performance the Israeli public is most satisfied, finds new poll.![]() Official Explains Ultra-Leftist Teacher FiascoSuperintendent Zvika Peled recounts what really happened in the case; Ministry of Education publishes official response.![]() Education Ministry Lets Teachers Peddle PoliticsNew program allows teachers to pick their own topics, and express their own political opinions in student discussions.![]() Teacher Set to be Fired For Forcing Views on KidsA civics teacher is set to be fired after he tried to ram radical leftist views down the throats of students.![]() Yesh Atid No. 2 Attempts Peace with Chief RabbisYesh Atid minister steps in to pacify Chief Rabbis after party head Yair Lapid called to fire them both.![]() Yesh Atid No. 2 Opposed Lapid on Women in IDFMin. Shai Piron has opined that Jewish law opposes female enlistment. Lapid threatened to fire Chief Rabbis for this position.![]() Teach the Story of the 'Lamed Hey,' Piron ToldGush Etzion council head asked Education Minister Shai Piron to include the history of the Lamed Hey fighters in school curricula.![]() Shaked Fires Back at Haifa UniversityMK Ayelet Shaked appeals to the board of Haifa U. over decision to reject the degree of Professor Aumann due to his political views.![]() Samaria Man Wins Bible QuizThe quiz, themed 'the other is me' and 'love they neighbor as thyself,' aims to promote strong Jewish roots and unity.![]() Ministry of Education to Shorten Summer Vacation?Education Minister Rabbi Shai Piron expected to announce decision Thursday whether or not to extend school year by 3 weeks.![]() High Court to State:Why are Yeshivot Still Funded?Supreme Court orders State to explain why state funding to hareidi yeshivot hasn't been dropped, after pressure from liberal groups.![]() Piron: Stop Yeshiva Student HarrassmentEducation Minister Rabbi Shai Piron threatens to stop funding Yeshivot over ongoing reports of politically-charged student harassment![]() Piron Encouraged to Reinstate Trips to Hevron"Visiting Hevron is a Jewish Zionist value," write MKs Chetboun and Ohayon to Education Minister Shai Piron.![]() Green Light to New Criteria for Yeshiva FundingEducation Minister Shai Piron hopes new criteria for funding will help undo the strangle hold on the countries religious Zionist yeshivot.![]() Israeli Man Sues Facebook Over BanOmri Weil filed the law suite after being suspended from the Facebook and denied the right to an appeal.![]() Piron: Our Grandchildren May Know PeaceEducation Minister not optimistic about peace talks after seeing anti-Israel incitement in PA schools.![]() Group Demands End to Separate School ClassesA secularist group is demanding that the government stop funding religious schools with separate classes for boys and girls.![]() Netanyahu Against Plan to Cancel ExamsEducation Minister Shai Piron plans to cancel many matriculation exams, but is expected to face strong opposition from the Prime Minister.![]() Upper Nazareth Mayor Vows: No Arab School HereIn an interview with Arutz Sheva, Upper Nazareth Mayor Shimon Gapsu reiterated that he would not allow an Arab school to open in his town. |