Youth

'Only my best friend knows I’m Jewish’: French Jewish teens tell US ambassador of hidden identity

Nine members of CTeen France met US Ambassador Charles Kushner in Paris on May 4, discussing life as Jewish teens in France during a two-hour conversation at the ambassador’s residence.

US Ambassador to France Charles Kushner stands with two members of Chabbad in his Paris residence.
The brick thrown at a school security guard by a 15-year-old boy.

Boy arrested for throwing brick at school security guard during argument, injuring girl

Yemanu Binyamin Zalka, 21, was stabbed in Petah Tikva on Independence Day and later succumbed to his wounds.

Tame the phenomenon: The frightening increase in youth crime needs to be handled - editorial

People attend a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as he delivers an address at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the U.N. headquarters, in New York, U.S., September 26, 2025

Quarter of Americans, almost half of US youth, support Hamas over Israel, Harvard Harris poll finds


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.

Otzma Yehudit presents bill to send terrorists younger than 14 to normal prison

The Youth Law, which holds that a minor below the age of 14 can't be imprisoned, would be amended to soften the restriction if the minor committed an act of terrorism.

 SECURITY FORCES at the scene following the terror attack in the City of David, in eastern Jerusalem, on January 28.

Tene Yershalmi CEO wins prestigious Jerusalem Young Leadership Prize

Tene Yerushalmi leads democratic and pluralistic programs designed for teens and young adults, helping build the future of Israel.

 From right to left: Daniel Gamulka, Managing Director Maimonides Fund Israel; Mark Charendoff, President of the Maimonides Fund;Yael Berman-Domb, Winner of the Prize; Shai Doron, President of the Jerusalem Foundation.

The bright side of Israel: One girl's mission to save thousands of children

Without support, orphanhood can lead to a difficult life. Young orphans are 4 times more likely to get arrested and convicted of crimes.

 Hadar Kess, CEO of Sunflowers.

Investigation into Conservative movement’s youth group identifies ‘hypersexualized culture’

The report comes amid a time of reckoning over child sexual abuse in the Jewish world.

(Ahmet Yarali/Getty Images)

Tennis legend Yoni Erlich goes back to his roots

A serve-and-volley with the Israeli tennis legend about the end of his on-court career and his new role.

 Yoni Erlich working with kids.