Yoav Kisch

School system to fully reopen across Israel starting Sunday, Education Ministry confirms

The Education Ministry announces the full reopening of schools nationwide, including northern communities, following updated security guidelines amid the ceasefires with Lebanon and Iran.

|ByYUVAL BAGNO
Children return to school in Rishon LeZion following a ceasefire in the war with Iran, April 9, 2026.
Education Minister Yoav Kisch visits a school in Rishon LeZion as children return to classes following a ceasefire in the war with Iran, April 9, 2026.

Education Minister announces new outline for matriculation exams, leniency for students in north

"As the security situation continues, we will continue to adapt our responses sensitively and in line with what emerges from the field,” Kisch said.

|ByAVIHAI CHIIM
Children return to school in Rishon LeZion following a ceasefire in the war with Iran, April 9, 2026.

Israel to expand summer school program after Iran war closures, education minister says

Kisch's plan expands the existing framework called the “Summer Vacation School,” which is run by the Education Ministry and provides state-subsidized summer programs after the school year ends.

|ByKESHET NEEV
Education minister Yoav Kisch attends Education, Culture, and Sports Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on May 12, 2025.

Education Minister slams 'extremist, deranged criminals' for trying to enter his home during siren

In the video, one of the individuals can be heard shouting at the gate that they are a teacher, before blaming Kisch for the Iranian attack, and that "these missiles are your fault! Protect me!"

|ByTZVI JASPER

Israeli universities vow to strike if Netanyahu's government fires A-G

“We, presidents of the universities signed below, hereby warn against an unprecedented threat to the rule of law in Israel if the attorney-general is fired,” the letter began.

MARCH 9, 2025ByELIAV BREUER
Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara attends the Knesset in Jerusalem. November 18, 2024.

Columbia U president emphasizes commitment to fighting antisemitism in meeting with Kisch

"I hope other universities will follow her and take responsibility for ensuring a safe environment for Jewish and Israeli students and faculty," said Yoav Kisch.

FEBRUARY 19, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Columbia University Interim President Prof. Katrina Armstrong meeting with Education Minister Yoav Kisch.

Education Minister Yoav Kisch talks hostages, war, and reforms – exclusive

POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Education Minister Yoav Kisch met the ‘Post’ for an exclusive interview on the future of Gaza, educational reforms in Israel, and the hostages.

FEBRUARY 14, 2025ByELIAV BREUER
EDUCATION MINISTER Yoav Kisch sat down with ‘The Jerusalem Post’ this week for an overarching interview, including topics such as the Gaza war, the chances of establishing a state commission of inquiry into October 7, and, of course, the state of the education system.

Israel launches robotics program in 500 kindergartens to teach AI skills

Developed by the ministry’s Early Childhood Education Division, the initiative aims to equip young pupils with technological skills traditionally introduced at later educational stages.

FEBRUARY 3, 2025ByYUVAL BAGNO
Kindergarten children playing with a new AI robot from the Education Ministry.

Education Min. declares 2025 as year of AI revolution in Israel

The initiative aims to enhance teaching, learning, and management by equipping students and educators with essential AI knowledge.

JANUARY 12, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Artificial intelligence (illustrative)

Israel approves NIS 744m. program to boost Hebrew language education for Arab citizens

The Israeli government has approved a massive investment to boost Hebrew language education in the Arab sector, aiming to enhance academic and employment opportunities.

DECEMBER 31, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
High school students take their mathematics matriculation examination (Bagrut), in at a high school in Rishon Lezion, on May 20, 2019.

Ethiopian-Israeli students achieve equal matriculation rates in educational milestone

The Education Ministry has announced significant achievements among Ethiopian-Israeli students thanks to the ‘New Path’ program.

DECEMBER 23, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A school classroom is seen empty in Jerusalem's Beit Hakerem.

Education Ministry to investigate dropping STEM test scores

Israel's Education Minister has ordered a review after the country dropped 14 places in international math and science rankings.

DECEMBER 22, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Keshet high school students take the mathematics Bagrut in Tel Aviv

Israel's high school students skip class as threats of further strikes ramp up

Students began a strike of their own, initiated by Israel's National Student and Youth Council and the National Parent Leadership.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024ByURI SELA, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
An empty classroom

UTJ threatens Knesset boycott amid Education funding standoff

United Torah Judaism (UTJ) has threatened to boycott the Knesset plenum until their concerns over Haredi education funding are addressed.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024ByELIAV BREUER
UTJ MK Yisrael Eichler points at a fellow lawmaker in the Knesset plenum.