Youth

Nirim – Changing the lives of high-risk youth in Israel

“It doesn’t matter where you came from, whether you have a criminal record, or what mistakes you have made. If you are willing to work hard and change, the sky is the limit."

Raz Karni, Head of the Nirim Youth Village.
Protesters gather outside a court in Petah Tikva, holding signs and calling for justice following the killing of Yemanu Binyamin Zalka, a Pizza Hut employee who was stabbed and later died of his wounds on the eve of Independence Day, May 5, 2026.

Four minors face murder charges in killing of Destao Tzakul, indictment expected soon

Raz Karni, Head of Nirim Youth Village

Nirim Youth Village head discusses turning trauma into strength at 'Post' conference

PEOPLE GATHER outside a court in Lod, calling for justice following the killing of Yemanu Binyamin Zalka, on May 10, 2026.

Court extends detention of sixteen minors arrested for Independence Day murder of Yemano Zalka


Knesset Youth Committee demands more young cancer survivor clinics

The Knesset Youth Committee discussed the fact that young people recovering from malignancies carry the effects of the disease for the rest of their lives.

 Thyroid cancer (Illustrative).

North Korean youth group donates rocket launchers to military

It is unclear how the group secured funding for the donation.

 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un poses for a group photo with representatives of the Korean Children's Union (KCU) under North Korea's ruling Workers' Party in Pyongyang, North Korea

Is your child suffering from stomach pain? Here’s what could be causing it

Kids often complain about stomach pain. In most cases, it's caused by a virus but sometimes, recurrent attacks are symptomatic of other diseases.

Baby eating food. (illustrative)

Young olim key to developing Jerusalem, says Aliyah Minister Ofir Sofer

Last month, the ministry launched a new initiative aimed at encouraging young Jews ages 18-35 who move to Israel to settle in Jerusalem.

 Ceremony launching the initiative "Young Aliyah to Jerusalem".

Israeli children in the Gaza area will receive summer camp scholarships

Nearly 600 children from the area around Gaza will receive preference for summer camp scholarships.

A summer camp in Israel.

DeSantis signs Florida ban on gender-affirming treatment for transgender minors

In addition to Florida, at least 14 other states have banned treatments for transgender youth.

 Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks with his wife Casey DeSantis at his side during his 2022 US midterm elections night party in Tampa, Florida, US, November 8, 2022

Lack of gov't funds sees summer camps for special needs Israeli kids scrapped

The budget cut to the movement sparked outrage, with some noting past comments against the movement by parties in the coalition.

WITH THE help of El Al, members of Krembo Wings get ready to spread their wings.

German spy agency classified youth group of far-right AfD as 'extremist'

The spy agency said that the Young Alternatives wanted a society that was as ethnoculturally homogeneous as possible.

 Right wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) top candidate for the upcoming general election, Alice Weidel, speaks during a campaign in Berlin, Germany, September 24, 2021.

16-year-old Israeli dies after e-cig caused collapsed lung

A link has been found between e-cigs and heart attacks, strokes and high blood pressure.

 E-cigarette.

Net@ youth learn about the American Jewish community in Kansas

The initiative was spearheaded by the Net@ program for Jewish and Arab youth in Israel.

 Net@ students from Ramle visit Kansas.