New Programs For Disability Awareness Month Teach Israeli Teens About Inclusiveness
The Israeli Ministry of Education is instituting special programming this February, the 10th annual Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month (JDAIM), that will expose and educate Israeli high school students to peers with disabilities.
Anti-Israel Bias in Education: New Textbooks Turn Young Americans Against Jewish State
“The problem is that for every school that removes an anti-Israel text, there are a hundred more that are continuing to use it,” Alfonsi said.
PM Netanyahu: City of Ariel “Will Always Be Part of Israel”
Ariel Mayor Shaviro described the medical school as a “breakthrough” for the residents of the city and the entire region, all of whom will benefit from the institution.
Hebrew University Ranked #1 in Israel, Top 15% Worldwide
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem has maintained its #1 position in Israel in the new 2018 QS World University Rankings, rising 3 spots from 148th last year to 145th globally today.
NY Education Chief Pulls Holocaust Assignment Asking Students to “Step Into Shoes” of Nazis
“No assignment should ever be given that even hints at there being two sides to the Holocaust.”
Israel Shuts Down Hamas-Run School in Jerusalem
“The curriculum’s objectives were found to be compatible with Hamas ideology.”
Pope Francis to Develop Interfaith Program at Hebrew University
“Religion can bring us together and teach us to create the bonds of friendship. With the intuition of Scholas and the intelligence and history of the Hebrew University, I am sure that this will produce great changes in the world,” Pope Francis said.
Religious Jews Cheer Trump’s Education Pick as Champion of Religious Schools
Several influential American Orthodox Jewish organizations have welcomed President-elect Donald Trump’s appointment of Betsy DeVos as education secretary in his administration, seeing it as a harbinger of major reform which will ease the high costs of private Jewish schooling.
For First Time, IDF Will Fully Fund Soldier University Scholarships
In a move expected to eventually cost 730 million shekels ($190 million) a year, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has officially launched their “Uniform to University” program for Israeli soldiers.
Israel, US Promote Education of Israeli-Arab Youth
Ambassador Dan Shapiro describes the incredible work America and Israel are doing to further the limited educational opportunities and career prospects of Israeli Arab youth.