Shemesh Home
Search
Events
Updates
Deals
Real Estate
Minyan Maven
navigate_before
Englishen
arrow_drop_uparrow_drop_down
English
language
About shemesh.co.il
Contact Us
Privacy Policy
Powered by Synergy
Loginnavigate_next
Updates
Summer School to be Extended by ...

Share this post:

Gmail
Twetter
Facebook
WhatsApp
URL

RECOMMENDED

May 6, 2026
Five Days of Health for Your Body and Soul
Summer School to be Extended by Three Weeks

Published date:

Apr 9, 2026
chevron_leftchevron_right

Education Minister Yoav Kish: "Summer schools will be extended by three weeks"

Education Minister Yoav Kisch announced a major recovery plan for Israel’s students today, following five weeks of school closures during Operation Roaring Lion. During a visit to the Haviv School in Rishon LeZion, the Minister outlined a series of initiatives designed to bridge the academic and emotional gaps created by the recent security situation.

Expanded “Summer School” for Elementary Students The centerpiece of the recovery plan is a significant expansion of the "Summer School" (Bet HaSefer Shel HaChofesh HaGadol).

  • Extended Duration: The program, which typically runs for three weeks, will be doubled to a total of six weeks.
  • Increased Eligibility: While previously limited to Kindergarten through Grade 3, the program will now be open to all elementary students from Grades 1 through 6.

New Middle School Initiative Recognizing the unique challenges faced by older students, Minister Kisch announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind "Summer Preparatory Program" specifically for Middle Schools. This initiative will focus on core subjects and social reintegration to ensure students are prepared for the next academic year after missing significant classroom time.

"Our goal is to provide every student with educational, emotional, and social continuity," Minister Kisch stated. "After weeks in shelters and remote learning, Israel's children deserve a summer that brings them back to a sense of routine and fills the gaps left behind by the war."

Funding and Implementation The Ministry has estimated the cost of these expanded programs at approximately 750 million NIS. While the Minister has instructed the professional staff to move forward immediately, final coordination regarding the budget is currently underway with the Ministry of Finance.

The Ministry of Finance commented on the plan and said "The published plan was not coordinated with us, and it does not have a free budget. Together with the Ministry of Education, we will be able to examine what budgets the Ministry of Education has to allocate for the purpose of the plan.

Further details regarding registration and specific dates for local municipalities will be published by the Ministry of Education in the coming days.

 

©ShemeshOnline / Chat with the ShemeshBot!
To get updates, news and events in Beit Shemesh,
join our no-chatter WhatsApp group!
Choose the way you want to get updates: https://yes.shemesh.co.il/social/

Related items

Kati Kato Toys and Games - The Perfect Afikoman Gift
Fabulous prices on a wide range of toys, games, and art projects from Kati Kato

Deal

Sun, Apr 12 2026

ABOUT US

SOCIAL NETWORKS

BE THE FIRST TO KNOW

FIND MORE

GET ONLINE


Join our Whatsapp Group


Add my Business

Updates

About Us


Subscribe to our newsletter


Contact us

Business

Place an ad in ShemeshPhone


Join the Conversation


Privacy

Submit an Article

Community

Deals

Update your listing

Terms of use


See the ShemeshPhone


Find a mistake?


ShemeshList Archives


Business Categories

Events

Gemachim


Get a ShemeshPhone


Hebrew Site

ExploreExploreExplore
Explore
My ShemeshMy ShemeshMy Shemesh
My Shemesh
Closeclose