Northern Israel

 AI, virtual reality, and real-world interactions with healthcare providers will be incorporated int

Historic opening of Haifa University's school of medicine to transform North Israel's healthcare

The Herta and Paul Amir School of Medicine will address Israel’s acute shortage of physicians and tackle the critical healthcare needs in northern Israel.

 Ayalim operates 22 student villages, engaging 1,300 young Israelis annually.

Reviving the Negev and Galilee, Ayalim is building Israel’s future

With student villages, social action, and a Zionist vision, the Ayalim Association is reshaping Israel’s periphery.

 ORA, A YOUTH Futures mentor, with Haim from Ofakim.

Jewish Agency’s Youth Futures is providing a brighter future, against all odds

The Jewish Agency’s Youth Futures program is now expanding to provide much-needed support to at-risk youths, as the war has amplified many of their challenges and traumatized children across Israel.

13/02/2025

Burned trees, traumatized animals: Nature is revealing the unseen effects of Israel’s wars

Israel's wars have taken a hidden toll on wildlife and forests: Burned woodlands, disrupted bird migrations, and the world's first wartime animal hospital reveal nature's struggle in conflict zones.

By DEBORAH DANAN/JTA
13/02/2025

Thirteen pistols thrown from moving vehicle on Highway 6, suspect arrested

Northern District police stopped the vehicle near Yokneam after a suspect scattered weapons along the highway; indictment pending against southern resident.

Quiet dominates Israel’s northern border amid ceasefire

Reporter's notebook: Although the border is quiet there is uncertainty.

Tzafon Medical Center director: Rehabilitation, mental health are Israel’s key challenges from war

There is a shortage of rehabilitation and mental health professionals in Israel, Yehudai said, and it is even more acutely felt in the North. 

  Sigal Barzelay, CEO of the Ayalim Association: "It's critical to bring young people to the Negev a

Rebuilding the North: Ayalim Association's commitment to community development

“It’s important to show the world that something good is happening,” said CEO of the Ayalim Association Sigal Barzelay.

   Prof. Meirav Hen  Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at Tel-Hai College.

Tel-Hai College overcomes war challenges, moves toward university status

Dean Prof. Meirav Hen discusses the impact of war, student resilience, and Tel-Hai's transformation into a university to boost northern Israel's growth.

Mizrahi Tefahot official: Bank assists northern residents to allow their return home

Mizrahi Tefahot official: Bank is assisting Northern residents with new financial products to enable them to return to their homes and businesses

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