Yoav Kisch

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.

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

Zoom school, March 12: ‘For young children, parents, and university stu dents, people are juggling many roles.’

Smotrich proposes new education guidelines: vacation now, study in the summer

US President Donald Trump gestures while boarding Air Force One as he departs from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, US, March 20, 2026.

Trump weighs possible wartime Israel visit to receive Israel Prize on Independence Day


Amid war, Israeli educators should focus on social-emotional learning - opinion

Every Israeli child has been deeply affected by the war. Educators must focus on social-emotional learning to support them.

 Education Minister Yoav Kisch speaks during a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on April 15, 2024

Haredi schools to enter new salary agreement despite finance and justice ministry reservations

Israel's Education Minister plans to implement new regulations for major haredi school systems despite unresolved concerns from finance and justice ministries.

 Education Minister Yoav Kisch speaks during a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on April 15, 2024

Govt approves two new candidates for Council for Higher Education amid claims of politicization

"The takeover of academia by politics is the beginning of the end of democracy," VERA chairman and president of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev said.

 Education Minister Yoav Kisch seen at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on March 15, 2023

Grapevine July 21, 2024: More than a yellow ribbon

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 FROM LEFT: Businessman Eli Elezra, Dr. Pinchas  Haliva, and Dr. Shimon Ohayon.

Ministers approve Netanyahu proposal to adapt 2022 haredi conscription law

Attorney General: Not relevant to today's reality, lacks 'factual professional foundations'

 (L-R) A-G Gali Baharav-Miara, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Legendary movie producer Moshe Edery to receive Israel Prize

Movie producer Moshe Edery, CEO of United King Films, was awarded the Israel Prize for Lifetime Achievement. His journey from humble beginnings to cinema tycoon was celebrated.

 Israeli actor Adir Miller and Film producer Moshe Edery arrive to the lawsuit of the Nesher family against former Israeli Premier League soccer player Itzhak Asefa at the Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court on January 30, 2022

Grapevine: On parade

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 THE PURIM ‘Adloyada’ parade takes place in Jerusalem on Monday. Purim represents the first step in our redemption; Passover propels us ever closer to the never-fully-reachable finish line, says the writer.

Israel Prize winners announced, among them Netanyahu critic Eyal Waldman

After this year's prize ceremony being roiled in controversy, Education Minister Yoav Kisch announces the full list of winners of Israel's most prestigious prize.

 Education Minister Yoav Kisch speaks at a conference of the Israeli newspaper "Makor Rishon", in the southern Israeli city of Sderot, March 19, 2024.

Israel seeks after-school programs for autistic youth amid manpower shortage

The Education Ministry is considering alternative options, including after-hour programs, for autistic youth due to a shortage in special-ed staffers at daycare centers

The education minister Yoav Kish

Education Minister Kisch backs down, to award Israel Prize this year

"I chose to change the initial decision and award the Israel prizes in the various categories, alongside the prize in the Revival category," the education minister stated on Wednesday. 

 Education Minister Yoav Kisch seen at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on March 15, 2023