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Back to school: 2.5M Israeli kids return, from war evacuees, to striking teens, and teacher shortages

As the new school year begins, 2,587,000 students head to classrooms, including evacuees from the north and south; Some high schoolers plan strikes for hostages’ return, while teacher shortages remain unresolved

ynet correspondents | 08.31.25

How digital age challenges push families to safeguard kids online

As the school year begins, experts warn parents to watch for signs of cyberbullying and online shaming among children and teens; Monitoring, open communication, clear rules, and digital tools can help protect kids and prevent the real-life harm of online abuse

Sivan Sharon | 08.31.25

מתחם המכוניות המתנגשות ב"לונה חי פארק" בקריית מוצקין

Boy, 10, hospitalized after electric shock on bumper car at Israeli amusement park

Child shocked after entering bumper car ride in Kiryat Motzkin barefoot and wet from nearby water attraction; parents accuse staff of mocking them and ignoring safety rules; operator says boy entered without authorization, city orders stricter procedures

Lior El-Hai | 08.28.25

תני ג'ייקובס בן שש מ ירושלים עולה לכיתה א' לימד היה מורה ל שחמט ב גן ב השראתו תהיה תכנית עירונית ל לימוד שחמט ב גנים ב ירושלים

Tiny grandmaster? Six-year-old prodigy transforms Jerusalem kindergarten into chess academy

'I love thinking about moves, and winning': At just six years old, Tani Jacobs went from nervously introducing chess in his kindergarten to sparking a citywide educational revolution—now, his passion is teaching an entire generation to think smarter

Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad | 08.26.25

Social media, overprotectiveness hinder children's mental growth, researcher says

NYU psychologist Jonathan Haidt argues that a global teen mental health crisis stems from overprotective parenting and the rise of smartphones; he warns that children lose vital play experiences, face mounting anxiety and depression, and risk entering adulthood unprepared

Nirit Tzuk | 08.24.25

Madonna calls on pope to visit Gaza: 'As a mother, I cannot bear to watch the suffering'

Singer urges Pope Leo to act for children’s sake 'before it's too late'; 'I am not pointing fingers, placing blame or taking sides. Everyone is suffering,' she writes to 2.8 million followers on X

Ynet | 08.11.25

One year after Hezbollah rocket killed 12 children in northern Israeli Druze town, grief still raw

Families and residents of Majdal Shams gather at the soccer field where the tragedy occurred, turning a site of play into a place of mourning and remembrance; 'They weren’t soldiers or fighters,' says one grieving mother, 'just kids who loved life'

Einav Halabi | 07.28.25

Elon Musk’s chaotic family dynamics: 14 kids, 4 mothers and parental alienation

In the past five years, Musk has fathered eight children, averaging 1.6 children per year; his unconventional family structure raises questions about his personal life and motivations

Inbal Hananel | 05.10.25

The seal in the hand of 3.5-year-old Ziv

Israeli toddler uncovers 3,800-year-old Canaanite scarab on family hike

While exploring Tel Azeka with her family, 3.5-year-old Ziv Nitzan picked up what turned out to be an ancient Canaanite scarab; experts verify rare artifact, which will be featured in a special Passover exhibit highlighting regional antiquities

Ynetnews | 04.01.25

Fatty liver disease in children: A growing health crisis in Israel

Once an adult health crisis, fatty liver disease is now striking children as young as five driven by modern diets and sedentary habits, demanding urgent lifestyle shifts to prevent irreversible damage

Eitan Gefen | 03.27.25

Connecticut man arrested after attempted abduction of 8-year-old Jewish girl

Local community’s swift action stops predator’s abduction attempt after ultra-Orthodox girl flees man who attempted to lure her into getting into his car's trunk

Itamar Eichner | 03.25.25

'Growing up in Shachar’s light ': Jerusalem kindergarten renamed after its fallen soldier

Jerusalem’s Rassco kindergarten renamed for former pupil Staff Sgt. Shachar Fridman, whose heroism saved a comrade who had attended the same kindergarten, as family plants trees and herbs to honor his memory

Gilad Cohen | 03.20.25

Gal Gadot’s daughter steals spotlight at Hollywood Walk of Fame event

Israeli actress marks milestone with heartfelt speeches and playful moments from her daughters at the star unveiling ceremony

Inbal Hananel | 03.19.25

1 in 3 Israeli families lives in poverty, says NGO

In Israel, thousands go to bed hungry—this charity is making sure they don’t have to

Ariella Lahyani, ILTV | 02.27.25

מחבל במתקפת טרור של חמאס באזור מסיבת טבע ברעים

Teacher fired after showing 5th graders shocking October 7 footage

Educator says she intended to show fifth grade students footage of Magen David Adom activities but mistakenly played emergency service reels from murderous attack

Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad | 02.13.25

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