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.
Education Minister slams 'extremist, deranged criminals' for trying to enter his home during siren
Smotrich proposes new education guidelines: vacation now, study in the summer
Trump weighs possible wartime Israel visit to receive Israel Prize on Independence Day
High Court tells gov't to provide justifications to cancel Israel Prize
In a recent development in the controversy over this year's Israel Prize cancelation, the High Court issued a conditional order to Education Minister Kisch.
Cancelling Israel Prize categories was a tone-deaf decision - editorial
This year is unlike any before; the prizes should reflect that, reasoned Kisch last week. On the surface, this is a legitimate enough reasoning, but it is weak and senseless.
Eyal Waldman: Netanyahu confidant Shlomi Fogel prevented me from receiving the Israel Prize
Waldman claimed that Fogel exerted heavy pressure on the members of the committee to recommend another candidate "from the right sector."
Israel Prize restructured to avoid honoring Netanyahu critic - report
Eyal Waldman, an Israeli tech giant, called on the Prime Minister to resign after his daughter was murdered at the Nova music festival in Re'im on October 7.
How political corruption turned the mighty into cowards - opinion
Killing the Israel Prize is not like killing Alexei Navalny, but the motivation is all the same.
Holocaust education in Israeli high schools becomes non-mandatory following Oct. 7
The Education Ministry clarified that this decision would currently only be valid for the 2024 school year if it were to come to fruition.
Israel's education minister plans Yad Vashem-like October 7 memorial center
The research center would be led by professionals, and the long-term aim would be to educate future generations.
Grapevine November 7, 2023: Disappearance of the man next door
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Education minister urges int'l higher education bodies to condemn Hamas
"It is our duty to make sure that we convey the right message and clearly denounce the unspeakable atrocities perpetrated by Hamas and Hamas itself."
Israel's Education Ministry working for stable return to schools amid war
The ministry has already opened 40% of schools that are allowed to have on-site teaching according to the Home Front Command's instructions.
