Friday or Not, It’s Sept. 1, So 2,272,000 students, 180,000 Teachers Are Off to...

"I know that all these involve endless work, after-school and into the night. And for that, I give thanks and appreciation in my name and in the name of Israeli society," Education Minister told Israeli teachers.

Education Minister Bennett Launches National English Studies Program

“Israelis need a skill set to engage with the world,” said Education Minister Naftali Bennett. "Not knowing English is effectively closing books in your face and shutting opportunities to interact with the world."

Report: 13,500 Israeli Students Will Go to School Without Breakfast

Nevet figures show the impact of a healthy breakfast sandwich.

Report: PA Education Ministry Awards Passing Grades to Students Arrested in Riots

"They are frightened of their fathers," said an Israeli security source, "So if they know in advance that they are likely to fail the exam, they choose terrorism in order to get a passing grade."

Nefesh B’Nefesh: High Costs of Jewish Education Main Reason for Orthodox Aliyah

"A family with three children attending private Jewish education in the US must budget on average $80,000 a year for tuition alone."

Israel Bans Palestinian Authority Curriculum for Girls’ School in Al-Aqsa Mosque

The school was inspected and items were confiscated during the riots on and outside the Temple Mount in mid-July.

6 Religious-Zionist Girls’ High Schools in Israel’s Education Ministry’s Top 10

The high schools at the bottom of the list in terms of their students' eligibility for a matriculation certificate include eight Arab and two Haredi institutions.

Mnuchin Defends Trump as 350 Yalies ask Jewish Treasury Secretary to Quit

While I find it hard to believe I should have to defend myself on this, or the President, I feel compelled to let you know that the President in no way, shape or form, believes that neo-Nazi and other hate groups who endorse violence are equivalent to groups that demonstrate in peaceful and lawful ways.

Russians Soliciting Israel’s Support in Joining Sobibor Museum Project

Perhaps it's that note regarding the liberating Red Army that stirred the Poles' objections, seeing as the same Red Army proceeded to keep its jackboots on the necks of the Polish state for close to 50 years.

Greenblatt Welcomes Gazan Youths Partaking in US Civilizing Program for Muslims

YES program was established by Congress in October 2002, in response to the events of September 11, 2001 (when 19 Arab terrorists attacked two major commercial skyscrapers in downtown New York City, killing upwards of 3,000 innocent American civilians).

Israeli Researcher Says Citrons, Lemons Were Luxuries in Ancient Mediterranean

"Citrons and lemons were the first citrus fruits to arrive in the Mediterranean and were status symbols for the elite."

Expect Huge Blowout at the Kotel as WOW, Reform, Conservative, Blow Shofars

If Jews had the ability to ignore religious provocation when they saw one, we'd still have the Second Temple, if not the First.

Research Group: Israeli Education Near Bottom of Developed World

The quality of Israel’s education has improved over past two decades, and yet Israel is near the bottom of the developed world, its 8th graders get correct answers on only half their math questions, Israel’s weakest students are also the weakest in the developed world, and Israel’s top students rank only in the bottom third of the developed world.

‘Amplifier’ Wants to Help Jewish Philanthropists ‘Grow their Giving Circles’

Once the program is completed, each giving circle leader will prepare a case study about their initiative to share with Amplifier’s giving circle network.

Iranian Blogger Taking Hebrew Classes in Jewish Agency Ulpan

"The Jewish Agency, which has welcomed millions of Jews home to Israel, is proud to play a part in easing Neda’s integration into her country of refuge."

Weizmann Institute Named Top International Research Institute

“The need to demonstrate that publicly-funded science is being used for society’s benefit is paramount.”

Second Swastika in Two Weeks Found at Hebrew U Campus

“A reality in which two swastikas are discovered in the span of two weeks at a university campus in Israel’s capital is very troubling and dangerous."

Hebrew U Launches World’s Largest Jewish Art Index

The online Bezalel Narkiss Index of Jewish Art preserves the rich artistic heritage of the Jewish people throughout time and across the globe.

Christian Archaeologists May Have Unearthed Lost Kinneret City of 3 Apostles

Because of the importance of the place to the Christian world, many scholars have been engaged in identifying its location.

Israeli Scientists Say Cultural Activities Influence The Way We Think

"Some of these principles that evolved in the biological brain may be useful in the development of AI someday."

Thousands of NCSY Campers Underline Jewish Identity, Ties with Israel

Jewish music superstar Mordechai Shapiro entertained the massive crowd at the event.

2018 Israeli Technological Innovation Consortia Launch Underway

"Cooperation between academia and industry brings results that neither side could ever reach on its own."

Jewish Camp Flew Palestinian Authority Flag for ‘Teachable Moment’

Camp leaders took down all the flags for Shabbat, "since there is no peace and also to relieve the sadness and anger that some feel."

Get Ready for Jerusalem 2021 Academic Weed Fest

The International Symposium will mark 'father of cannabinoid research' Prof. Mechoulam’s 90th birthday in his home town of Jerusalem.

CAMERA Study Exposes Anti-Israel Indoctrination in US Public Schools

CAMERA was enlisted to examine educational materials in Newton, MA, due to concerns over bias in the curriculum.

Haifa U Study: Autism Spectrum Disorder Sufferers Show Neural Responses of Anxiety on Seeing...

The results of the study show that people with ASD reported unpleasant sensations when they watched social touch, compared to people without ASD.

Evangelical Leader Urging Protest Against Roger Waters’ Miami Concert Thursday

'Roger Waters is an anti-Semite. He should not be allowed to peddle hatred in our backyard without protest.'

Arabs Shooting Off Massive Amount of Fireworks Throughout Judea and Samaria

Arabs students celebrated their graduation test results with lots of explosions.

Rabbi Steinsaltz Back in Tekoa Yeshiva following Stroke

'I never thought that spreading ignorance has any advantage, except for those who are in a position of power and want to deprive others of their rights and spread ignorance in order to keep them under foot.'

Wild Wheat Genome Sequencing May Boost Future Food Production, Safety

'From a biological and historical viewpoint, we have created a ‘time tunnel’ we can use to examine wheat from before the origins of agriculture.'

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