Teenagers

"Children are exposed to real fear – and we remain silent"

What is happening with children and teens right now? How are they experiencing the war? And what can be done if we recognize signs of distress?

 "Children are exposed to real fear – and we remain silent"
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Rebuilding lives: How Nirim is transforming Israel’s at-risk youth

 Facebook, TikTok apps are seen on a smartphone in this illustration taken, July 13, 2021.

Family warns against ‘dusting’ challenge after teenage daughter died from viral trend

 In some cases, the child is stuck in their room for hours in front of the computer and refuses to come out

A battle for the soul: How to identify emotional distress in teenagers – and be there in time


Two teens arrested after accidentally shooting friend in Rishon Lezion

The teens were handling a firearm belonging to one of their parents in an open area when one of them was shot and is currently stated to be in critical condition.

 Magen David Adom (MDA) medics arrive at the scene of a shooting in Rishon Lezion, June 8, 2025.

Report: One in five Israelis smokes, rate 30% higher than global average

Health Minister Uriel Bosso: 'The smoking epidemic continues and constitutes one of the deadliest health risk factors in the State of Israel'

 Report: One in five Israelis smokes, rate 30% higher than global average.

A Jewish marriage contract that served two couples -opinion

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 People who came to the Hershkovitz's for Zikaron BaSalon. (Inset) Yossi Hershkovitz

Study: Treating depression in young teenagers may be more effective than in adults

Scientists used network analysis to show that adolescent depression symptoms fluctuate before stabilizing in adulthood.

 Study: Treating depression in young teenagers may be more effective than in adults.