Childhood

Dvir Benedek in the Role of His Life: “You can be a witness to changing a child’s life”

At an event marking 30 years of the Make-A-Wish Israel foundation, at the home of Sylvan Adams, president Dvir Bendek, spoke about the moving work, and the childhood dream that never came true

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Dvir Benedek
Ramot residents are locked in an ongoing struggle over the public swimming pool

After three children die in 24 hours, child welfare organization advises caution this summer

Over the past five years, some 236 children were killed in traffic accidents and another 79 from drowning, according to data collected by Beterem.

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Children playing in the alleyways of Jerusalem, 1955.

KKL-JNF releases rare collection of '40s–'50s summer photographs of childhood in Israel

"These historic photographs are a powerful reminder of the simplicity, innocence, and sense of freedom that once defined Israeli childhood," said KKL-JNF Chairwoman Ifat Ovadia-Luski.

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UC San Diego scientists link childhood E. coli toxin to rise in early-onset colon cancer.

UC San Diego scientists link childhood E. coli toxin to rise in early-onset colon cancer

Researchers discover colibactin leaves genetic mutations in young patients, potentially initiating cancer development decades earlier.

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Miracle baby? Woman gives birth after womb transplant in breakthrough scientific advancement

Baby Amy Isabel was born on February 27 after her mother received a donated womb from her sister.

APRIL 9, 2025ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Grace Davidson gives birth to UK's first baby after womb transplant from sister.

IOHR publishes book on rights of Jewish children as antisemitism flares worldwide

The book’s creation has been commended by several influential world figures.

APRIL 8, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The book's launch, attended by Ambassador Rozenblat, Luis Andrade and Helena Ferro Gouveia.

Study: Adversity in the ages 6 to 12 can foster resilience later in life

Researchers find timing of adversity during brain development affects adult anxiety risk.

MARCH 6, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli children.

Childhood parental divorce linked to 61% higher stroke risk in older adults

Study finds increased stroke risk persists even after accounting for smoking, diabetes, and depression.

JANUARY 26, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Childhood parental divorce linked to 61% higher stroke risk in older adults. Illustration.