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."

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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

19-year-old Destao Tzakul was killed just a week before he was scheduled to enlist in the Golani Brigade.

|ByRAMI SHANI
Raz Karni, Head of Nirim Youth Village

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

“If you have just one person who believes in you, and gives love and limits, change can happen. It’s not a miracle. It’s hard work.”

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, IN COOPERATION WITH NIRIM YOUTH VILLAGE
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

The decision, which approved the State Attorneys' request to extend the minors' decision until further notice, followed an extensive hearing at the Central District Court.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

A city-based strategy gives Israeli children a chance to succeed

Participation in extracurricular activities provides children with invaluable skills and improves their chances of success.

AUGUST 6, 2023ByALAN ROSENBAUM
Nathanael Touitou, head of municipal initiatives at the Rashi Foundation.

Ancient 'magic mirror' discovered in northern Israel by youth leader

Magic mirrors were used to protect against the Evil Eye in ancient times.

AUGUST 3, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Youth leader Aviv Weizman holding the magic mirror plaque she discovered at Usha

Isracard launches rechargeable card to help young people manage expenses

The "Netanchik" card allows transactions of up to NIS 1,000 and can be used to withdraw money from an ATM.

JULY 23, 2023ByYEHUDA SHARONI/MAARIV
Credit cards in transaction

10-year-old Native American-Jewish racer celebrates his heritage

His No. 8 car is emblazoned with two important pieces of family heritage: an Israeli flag and a flag of the Quechan Nation.

JULY 22, 2023ByLONNY GOLDSMITH, JACOB GURVIS/JTA
A quarter midget car.

Israeli summer camps to shatter records in number of participants

An unprecedented number of Israeli youth will experience Israel's forests this summer.

JULY 22, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
: Ifat Ovadia-Luski with her daughter Shirah (center), Roee Teshuva, Deputy Secretary-General of the Council of Youth Movements in Israel, Danny Pedida, Director of the Northern Region in KKL-JNF's Education Division, and Eli Hafuta, Director of the Upper Galilee-Golan Region in KKL-JNF and others.

Israel’s Under-18 squad ready for its turn

Omer Mayer and Co. hope to follow the summer success of other young blue-and-white National Teams.

JULY 20, 2023ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
JUST 16 years old, Israel guard Omer Mayer will suit up for the blue-and-white Under-18 team this weekend in the group stage of the European Championship.

Most Israeli youth do not know who Zionist leader Jabotinsky was, poll finds

The survey conducted by the right-wing polling agency shows a remarkable gap in Israel's youth regarding Ze'ev Jabotinsky.

JULY 17, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
ZE’EV JABOTINSKY wearing the uniform of the Jewish Legion of the British army, with sisters Bela and Nina.

An 'eternal life' pill may be closer than ever thanks to new research

Could genes from a jellyfish-like marine animal lead to the ultimate anti-aging treatment?

JULY 11, 2023ByWALLA!
Hydractinia symbiolongicarpus

Entrepreneur of the Year competition set to showcase diverse youth innovation

Teen entrepreneurs from Jewish, Arab, Druze, and Bedouin communities, will compete for the coveted title of the "Entrepreneurial Venture of the Year."

JULY 9, 2023ByZACHY HENNESSEY
Unistream's 2022 event.

How can we inspire our youth to love Israel? - opinion

While support for Zionism was weak among American Jews before the Holocaust, it grew to almost every American Jewish household after the Holocaust.

JUNE 25, 2023ByURI PILICHOWSKI
TOURISTS STAND on the Mount of Olives, overlooking Jerusalem’s Old City. Talking about Israel isn’t enough; American Zionist families must visit Israel, says the writer.