Childcare
Israeli daycares plagued by licensing and inspection gaps, endangering toddlers, report finds
The report, published Tuesday, examined oversight of daycare centers for children from birth through age three, a system that served around 212,000 toddlers in licensed facilities during the 2024-25
Haredi parties halt coalition voting over daycare bill pulled from Knesset agenda
A baby’s burp after feeding: A myth that causes unnecessary worry or a real need?
Knesset advances ultra-Orthodox daycare subsidy bill after haredi threat to back Oct. 7 probe
Israel to stop subsidizing haredi children's daycare amid IDF draft efforts
The attorney-general's ruling will likely lead to a financial blow to thousands of haredi families just weeks before a new school year begins.
$1 million allocated to students for school supplies
IFCJ and Kravitz to support 12,000 students with $1 million worth of school supplies amidst the Swords of Iron operation, helping families in need across Israel.
Breaking the cycle: ELI's journey to heal Israel's children
ELI, whose initiative aims to break the intergenerational cycles of abuse, has reached out to the most vulnerable – providing guidance during the biggest crisis in Israel’s history.
Battling childhood cancer: Four-wheeling with Zichron Menachem
There were kids of all ages, ranging from all sectors of Israeli society, from secular to haredi.
Europe must host Gaza children impacted by war, Greek foreign minister says
The World Health Organization says many in Gaza face famine-like conditions, and more than 8,000 children under five years old are suffering from acute malnutrition.
Data experts say posting pictures and activities of children online is dangerous
Experts say that posting photos on social media of children can create a digital identity for children, facilitating identity theft and distribution of the child's image to unwanted parties.
Israeli kids found wandering alone amid storms, extreme weather
Storms battered the whole country this weekend with nearly 90mm falling in some areas in 24 hours.
Israel charges preschool teacher with hundreds of child abuse counts
The teacher, Rowan Abdel-Hai, worked for several years at HaGan Shel Sigal Preschool in Hod Hasharon.
'The Sizzling Schnitzel:' A startling summer warning for parents
"The video," United Hatzala explained in a statement, "serves as a powerful reminder of the life-threatening consequences that can result from negligence with regard to leaving children in cars."
Is Israel’s notorious cost of living really that high?
A slew of economic factors have landed the Jewish state in a fairly expensive position – but how does it compare to other countries?
