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.

MAY 13, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

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

Police in Jaffa responded to reports of a violent incident at the entrance gate to a local school when a 15-year-old boy arrived and began arguing with a security guard.

MAY 9, 2026|ByGOLDIE KATZ

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

Study after study has warned that prolonged instability, trauma, isolation, and disrupted schooling harm children’s mental health, weaken belonging, and can surface in violence.

MAY 1, 2026|ByJPOST 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

A new Harvard poll shows 74% of Americans support Israel, but nearly half of the youth polled back Hamas. Generational divides emerge in views on the Middle East conflict.

APRIL 29, 2026|ByMICHAEL STARR

New youth leadership program launched in Golan in memory of fallen hero Yossi Tahar

25 Druze teens to explore local heritage, Israel connection, and leadership skills.

OCTOBER 21, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

The program cultivates young leadership grounded in heritage.

Hebrew University study discovers hidden mental health risks for youth during war

This vulnerability materialized under conditions of mass trauma – empathy was not linked to distress in regular times.

OCTOBER 12, 2025ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

ELEVATED EMOTIONAL connection among people who have suffered in which one person’s emotions are felt and understood by another without explicit explanation could increase vulnerability to personal distress.

Editor's Notes: After Charlie Kirk’s warning, Israel bets on Gen Z influencers - comment

After Charlie Kirk’s warning on Israel’s “information war,” new deals with US firms show millions spent on influencers and AI to sway young audiences.

OCTOBER 3, 2025ByZVIKA KLEIN

Charlie Kirk holds an Israeli flag outside the Cave of the Patriarchs in the West Bank

Sydney teenager faces charges after assaulting man at knifepoint on train in antisemitic attack

A 16-year-old boy faces multiple charges after allegedly assaulting a Jewish man at knifepoint on a Sydney train, marking a disturbing rise in hate crimes in New South Wales.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025ByMICHAEL STARR

New South Wales Police officers; illustrative.

October 7 changed everything, including my life - opinion

October 7 changed everything. From heartbreak to action, one person’s fight to rebuild Israel and unite a nation.

AUGUST 28, 2025ByALON TIRER

Alon Tirer, founder of the Youth Movement of Israel.

Young Israeli innovators showcase military-inspired tech at Rishon Lezion innovation event

Approximately 200 students participated in "Shark Day," a youth innovation showcase aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and creative thinking among future tech leaders.

AUGUST 5, 2025ByYUVAL BAGNO