Social workers
Rebuilding lives: How Nirim is transforming Israel’s at-risk youth
Founded 24 years ago to honor fallen Israel Navy Shayetet 13 fighter Nir Krichman by his brothers in arms, Nirim began as an ambitious vision: to offer high-risk teens a second chance.
Holocaust survivors in Israel to receive dedicated assistance through new program
Failing to learn from complaints: Israel’s Welfare and Social Affairs Ministry - comment
Social workers unite in Modi'in: Iris Chaim’s emotional call for resilience and solidarity
How October 7 psychologically impacted Israeli fashion
Hadassah Fidler: "In Israel post-Oct. 7 there is no such universal code of dress that tells people we are grieving."
Since war outbreak, 860 civilians killed in Israel, including 53 children - NII
The Welfare Ministry fortified the social worker department in Majdal Shams to enable them to better care for the families of the children, the ministry said Sunday.
October 7 and the Gaza War has put a heavy burden on Israel’s social workers
During the war, the population in need of social worker assistance grew significantly—in the hotels housing the evacuated, in treatment centers, and in various settlements throughout the country.
World Social Work Day: Gaza war puts heavy burden on Israel’s overworked social workers
During the war, the number of people in need of assistance from a social worker grew significantly.
Haredi families above poverty line get more food vouchers than others below line
There are too-few social workers and inadequate state funds to help the public cope with the war.
Columbia School of Social Work student group to host pro-Oct 7 'teach-in'
"Nuance is important," the students say, "but it is not a substitute for liberation."
Breaking the cycle of poverty
An interview with Ya’akov Margi, Israel’s Minister of Welfare and Social Affairs.
DEI: Not diverse, equitable, or inclusive if antisemitism is ignored - opinion
Dr. Ayelet Kuper said antisemitism is “largely ignored” in the University of Toronto’s DEI courses, despite a mandate to include the subject as issued by that university’s antisemitism working group.
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.
Israel's post-COVID earthquake has begun with severe shortages - opinion
Israel is currently facing a severe shortage of principals, teachers and social workers
Mental illness among teens at crisis level since COVID-19
Maccabi and the Social Workers Union have marked a rise in mental illness among teens and in waiting times for treatment.
