Children

'Not safe for kids': Food allergy group petitions High Court to stop Kisch school-nurse pilot

The pilot, approved by the government ministries, is planned for eight elementary schools and will replace personal aides for students with life-threatening allergies with a single school nurse.

High Court Justice; illustrative.
Children studying outdoors in Kfar Hasidim in August, 1925.

KKL-JNF unveils archival photos showcasing Israeli classrooms in honor of new school year

Police outside of the Zol Bagadol supermarket in Jerusalem on June 17, 2026, as law enforcement investigates multiple incidents of children being hospitalized after eating tainted fruit puree.

Police arrest suspect in Jerusalem baby food sedative contamination case

The children's learning ability has weakened a bit.

5 games that will bring back children's math knowledge before returning to school


Top Secret Festigal and Motek Forever unveil competing 2026 Hanukkah lineups

The production has secured pop superstar Noa Kirel and veteran entertainer Ran Danker, alongside franchise regular Eliana Tidhar and guest singer Eden Ben Zaken.

'MOTEK FOREVER' centers on a fantasy 'Song Factory' housing historical childhood melodies.

Students encouraged to bring red balloons to first day of school for missing child Haymanot Kasau

"The first day of school is always exciting," Haymanot's father Tesfaye Kasau said. "It's a happy day. For us, it's another hard day."

Rescue teams searching for 9-year-old Haymanut Kasau, in the northern Israeli city of Tzfat, February 28, 2024.

How Jewish immigrants invented American childhood through classic toys, comics, and media

Virtually every major American toy company at the turn of the 20th century, with a few exceptions, had been founded by first-generation Jews, who invented the material culture of American childhood.

A woman shops for toys at a store in Houston, Texas, on August 24, 2026.

Here is how to get your child back to regular sleep hours starting now

Dr. Shani Idan Reuven from Maccabi explains why it is advisable to start returning children to their regular school-year sleep schedules right now, and what to do with screens at night.

Move up the wake-up time and the bedtime by about 15 minutes every two or three days, until reaching hours that fit the kindergarten or school routine.

California legislature votes to ban child marriage and empower forced marriage victims

The two bills are yet to be signed into law, as they await Governor Gavin Newsom's signature. If confirmed, the legislation will take effect on January 1, 2027.

Advocates and child marriage survivors from the group "Unchained at Last" put on wedding gowns, veils, chains and tape over their mouths as they gather on Boston Common before marching to the State House to call for an end to child marriages in Boston, Massachusetts on September 22, 2021.

Forced birth control in Greenland violated women's rights, didn't constitute genocide, experts find

At least 4,000 Greenlandic women and girls, some as young as 12, received intrauterine devices or contraceptive injections between 1966 and 1991.

A figurine depicting two angels in Inger Platou's home next to framed photographs of Inger's adopted sons, Gregorios and Daniel (then called Juan and Marcos) in her home in Nuuk, Greenland, May 25, 2026.

Shin Bet involved in search for missing child Haymanut Kasau, Herzog says at meeting with parents

The involvement of the Shin Bet does not imply a nationalistic motive for Haymanot's disappearance, Army Radio noted later on Tuesday.

President Isaac Herzog meets with the family of missing child Haymanot Kasau on August 25, 2026.

The best end-of-summer events across Israel

With one week left of summer break, explore the best free and budget-friendly events, parks, and outdoor screenings across Israel for the final stretch.

A Summer Camp for One Family.

LEGO next to Cornflakes: Shufersal enters the toy market - is it really worth the price?

Shufersal enters the LEGO market in 90 branches and online. A price check against KSP and LEGO stores found Shufersal cheapest for three of four sets.

Shoppers pick groceries at the Shufersal Deal supermarket in Katzrin, Golan Heights.

Israel’s political parties must make out-of-home care a national priority - opinion

National security is not only about borders, military strength, and weapons systems. It is also about whether a child removed from home has a stable adult waiting at the end of the day.

 THE FOSTER families provide loving, stable homes for children to recover from difficult situations (Illustrative).