Jewish education

UK Jewish schools spend more time on security than education, antisemitism review reveals - report

The government-commissioned independent review is led by David Bell, who previously served as permanent secretary at the Department for Education from 2006 to 2011.

People attend a rally of Jewish community groups, including Campaign Against Antisemitism and Stop the Hate UK, calling for action to "extinguish antisemitism", outside Downing Street in London, Britain, May 10, 2026.
The launch event for the National Program for the Immigration of Teachers to Israel, a joint venture of the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Aliyah and Absorption and the "Nefesh B'Nefesh" organization. August 5, 2026.

Israel launches program to recruit North American Jewish teachers

  A MODEL OF the Second Temple of Jerusalem.

Tisha B'Av reminds us that rebuilding Israel begins with education - opinion

Yael Foundation Co-Founder Uri Poliavich on a visit to the Jewish school in Rome: "I am delighted that we are launching this unprecedented project that will keep Jewish communities safer and more secure."

New Yael Foundation data reveal Jewish education enrollment growing


Nefesh B'Nefesh launches fellowship to strengthen Israel education in North American schools

The inaugural cohort brings 12 Jewish educators to Israel for a yearlong program focused on teaching Zionism, Jewish identity and Israel.

Representing Jewish day schools from New York, New Jersey, Florida, Texas, Maryland, Washington State, and Toronto, the fellows include department chairs, school administrators and educational leaders

After 50-years of Jewish outreach, pioneering American Rabbi Ephraim Buchwald steps down

The synagogue’s energetic educational director, Ephraim Buchwald, 29, suggested that Lincoln Square create a Shabbat service that could reach the majority of American Jews.

 The Lincoln Square Synagogue at 200 Amsterdam Avenue on the corner of West 69th Street in the Lincoln Square neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, was built in 1970 and designed by Hausman & Rosenberg.

Parashat Matot-Masei: Don’t borrow identity

Public debate has become louder, more bitter, and less capable of self-correction because opinions have hardened into identities.

IT ALL comes back to the question of identity.

Expanding Jewish education in the diaspora is a 'shared responsibility' - editorial

The government-backed initiative, advanced in partnership with JFNA, will focus on expanding access to Jewish education and strengthening Jewish identity among the next generation.

JFNA Board of Directors chairman Gary Torgow is seen with assembled Israeli government officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, after the government approved a NIS 200m. plan to bolster Jewish education in the Diaspora on June 28, 2026.

Israel partners with JPost to launch major new global initiative for Diaspora teachers 

At the annual New York conference, Yom Tov Raanan revealed a joint award to recognize outstanding educators driving Zionist pride and identity worldwide. 

Yom Tov Raanan, Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism

Leviev Foundation announces new $50 million educational initiative

Chagit Leviev Sofiev announced the initiative at the Jerusalem Post New York Conference’s Opening Gala.

Chagit Leviev Sofiev speaks at the opening gala of the Jerusalem Post Annual Conference in New York, May 31, 2026.

Amb. Huckabee honored at Yeshiva University, delivers commencement speech to grads

Huckabee was honored for his support of Israel and efforts after October 7 while encouraging graduates to serve and embrace their Jewish identity.

Ambassador Mike Huckabee, the US Ambassador to Israel, delivered the commencement address at Yeshiva University in New York City, where he was awarded the Presidential Medallion. May 28, 2026.

What do Apple, Nike, and Mount Sinai have in common? - opinion

What brands understand about experience, memory, and identity – and why it matters for Jewish education.

The Apple company logo.

Canadian Jewish schools hit with CRA complaint over alleged support for Israeli military

A CRA complaint accuses 11 Jewish schools of aiding foreign military recruitment and violating charity rules.

Boys in the hallway at Jewish day school

Satmar HQ condemns Mamdani for vetoing no protest buffer zones around educational facilities

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani vetoes bill aimed at protecting educational institutions from protests, citing concerns over free speech and constitutional rights.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani arrives to deliver his 100 Days Address, a speech dedicated to outlining the progress made on his core campaign promises since taking office, in Queens, New York City, U.S., April 12, 2026.