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


Beit Arazim: Helping rebuild Israel, one wounded soldier at a time

How Beit Arazim is rebuilding Israel’s leadership from the ground up.

BEIT ARAZIM: Lecture and workshop

More than half of online abuse reports now come from child victims themselves, Israel finds

Online abuse reports in Israel jumped 71 percent in 2025, with children now submitting the majority of complaints directly to authorities.

An illustration of a young girl looking at a computer screen, warning STOP! in large lettering.

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Leipzig kosher café attacked by juvenile gang, hurl bottles, and racist remarks

An employee had spotted two children attempting to steal an Israeli flag displayed at the cafe, but they departed when confronted.

PEOPLE ATTEND a "United for Gaza" demonstration in support of Palestinians, in Berlin, Germany, October 11, 2025.

France aims to ban under-15s from social media from September 2026, Le Monde reports

France is set to bar under-15s from social media and extend mobile phone bans to high schools from 2026, as President Emmanuel Macron pushes tougher rules to curb online harms to minors.

French President Emmanuel Macron holds a press conference during a European Union leaders' summit, in Brussels, Belgium December 19, 2025.

Vibe Code: encouraging creativity and technology for teens

Last week’s tech & AI week featured thousands of events in schools, youth groups, and communities, where teachers, parents, and students explored new creative tools.

Child at a computer, illustration.

Dell family pledges $6.25 billion to jump-start 'Trump Accounts' for 25 million US children

“Trump Accounts will be the first, real trust funds for every American child, allowing family members, employers, corporations, and generous donors to contribute money that will grow," Trump said.

US President Donald Trump thanks tech billionaire Michael Dell while making an announcement about "Trump accounts" in the Roosevelt Room at the White House on December 02, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Many young people don’t want to buy apartments

“Gen Z wants fast money, not mortgages.” Bank Jerusalem’s CEO says young people now prefer the capital market, and foreign buyers are heading for a new wave of purchases.

Housing in Israel.

Israel's youth labor force participation rate declines as gender gap narrows

Report reveals declining labor force participation among young Israelis (20-29), especially men and those in the Arab sector. Low unemployment is deceptive, hiding a sharp rise in discouragement.

Einbal Mashash, CEO of the Employment Service

Hostage families, fallen soldier relatives, urge national unity at Rabin memorial ceremony

In the shadow of Rabin’s assassination, youth movements gathered to call for healing and national unity in Israel.

Merav Leshem Gonen, mother of freed hostage Romi, addresses the crowd at a ceremony commemorating the 30th anniversary of then-prime minister Yitzhak Rabin's assassination, Mount Herzl, Jerusalem, November 5, 2025.