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Low attractiveness of the profession, disappointing personal level of applicants, high dropout rates, fear of the system and parents, insufficient salary, and lack of support — three college of education presidents outline the situation and offer solutions.

What causes leg edema, how to relax tense neck muscles, and are the various symptoms related to each other? Prof. Rafi Carasso answers listeners' questions.

The Tel Aviv Regional Labor Court has approved a class action lawsuit against Israel's four health funds. The plaintiffs argue that the exemption from supplementary health insurance (SHABAN) premiums for large families violates the principle of equality.

A survey by the Jewish People Policy Institute found that 22% of non-religious teenagers pray more and 14% read more Psalms. 46% testify that their friends observe more Jewish customs. Among the "completely secular," the opposite trend is recorded.

Two young men were fatally injured in the neck while riding motorcycles in the Delhi area during Independence Day celebrations. The incidents involved 'Manjha,' a sharp kite string, the synthetic versions of which are prohibited. Police have launched a crackdown, seizing hundreds of spools and arresting suspects.

Strengthening faith: weekly Torah lessons, separating challah, and tzitzit under school shirts — in recent years, there has been a trend of teenagers from secular or traditional homes moving closer to religion. Principals and teachers in state "secular" schools have found themselves dealing with issues they had not encountered before. Is this related to October 7, and how much have social networks...

Following a class action lawsuit against Wizz Air over flight cancellations to Israel, 277 customers will receive a three-month membership extension. The court ruled that the proceedings provided tangible benefits to the affected group.

The relief from heat stress will be short-lived, and we will soon feel an extreme shift in the trend. Find out when the heat will peak, which areas will experience intensification, and what to expect by the weekend.

Researchers monitored over 1,100 hospitalized patients for a year and identified 11 viruses that returned to activity. One of the findings may help in the future to identify patients suffering from long-term symptoms of long COVID.

During the filming of a documentary series on antisemitism in Europe, a local resident noticed the Israeli crew and began acting violently. The incident ended with one crew member injured and a dramatic arrest.

Pnina Shulman, wife of the manager of the United Torah Judaism faction in the Knesset and an editor at the Hamodia newspaper, has passed away at the age of 72 after battling a severe illness, leaving behind a large family of leading media figures.

A review of 17 studies involving more than 321,000 people found that severe sunburns can significantly increase the risk of skin cancer. The risk was particularly high in those who suffered from severe burns in childhood.

Young customers at a Blinkit branch in Kalyan filmed a rodent near packaged products. The incident follows a series of sanitary inspections at quick-delivery facilities that resulted in license suspensions and corrective orders.

Six months after the deaths of engineers Irina Radchuk and Nitzan Goichman, police have transferred the case to the State Attorney's Office. The refinery is preparing to resume operations in the testing room where the tragedy occurred, despite internal warnings regarding systemic safety failures. The company states it is prioritizing a safe work environment.

The young singer is suffering from sudden knee pain, but discovered she would have to wait months for a specialist appointment — and now she is turning to her followers online for guidance.

Sharp criticism was leveled against the Attorney General on Monday following a meeting of the supreme task force on crime, which she chairs. Senior officials, including those from the Budget Department, claimed the task force lacks clear goals, timelines, and the necessary urgency to address the current crime wave.

The Ministry of Health has opened an investigation following a report from Assuta Ramat HaHayal. A single mother who gave birth to two children discovered through a private DNA test that there is no genetic match between her youngest child and the donor she selected. Her lawyers are demanding the establishment of a special investigative committee.

Inbar Twizer, a Channel 12 reporter, filed a defamation lawsuit against 3 X users following a series of posts in which she was allegedly called offensive names. As part of the lawsuit, she is demanding compensation of over half a million shekels and the removal of the posts from the network.

New details have emerged regarding Monday's stabbing in Beit Shemesh, where two children were attacked in their home. The suspect, a neighbor, has a history of drug use. It has been revealed that the children attempted to flee inside their home to seek help after being attacked.

Lobby 99 filed the appeal on behalf of two savers who filed private complaints with the police, claiming they were induced to transfer their money to Slice through deceitful means. Three years after the exposure of the affair in which hundreds of millions of shekels disappeared, Lobby 99 claims that the police are not advancing a criminal investigation despite information in their possession.

Ahead of the new school year, the "Good Box" project by the "Ruach Tova" association (Arison Group) operated across 13 local authorities, engaging residents, businesses, and volunteers in a sustainability-focused initiative. "It is a great pride to see this circle of giving expand from year to year."

Two suspects were arrested on suspicion of involvement in a brawl that preceded the murder of Eldar Dayan. The two had been questioned in the past regarding the case and will be brought to court tomorrow for a hearing to extend their detention.

We published this evening (Monday) on News 14: Have the efforts to bring Israelis from abroad to the polling stations crossed the line permitted by law? According to documentation that reached us, MK Gilad Kariv from the Democrats party called a few weeks ago for party members to spend their own money and assist in paying for flight tickets for family members and friends staying abroad, with the...

Hillel Mordechai Dadon, 7, was murdered today in a stabbing incident in Beit Shemesh. He and his 4-year-old cousin were found wounded and evacuated to Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital, where Hillel was pronounced dead. His cousin remains in moderate condition. A neighbor has been arrested as a suspect, and a police investigation is underway.

A 44-year-old Ashdod resident, who had been missing since the beginning of the month, was found attempting to cross the maritime border illegally. He tried to swim from Eilat to Aqaba, Jordan, before being detained and returned to Israel.

An unidentified burglar broke into 18-year-old Toar Shabu's barbershop in Rehovot, stealing 70,000 shekels worth of equipment. Despite the heavy financial blow, the young entrepreneur is determined to keep his business running.

A first-of-its-kind pilot project has been launched in Holon, featuring a water-based cooling system at a central bus stop. The technology disperses water particles to lower the ambient temperature without wetting waiting passengers.

A dog infected with rabies was located in the Givat Ze'ev area, and four people have already been exposed to it. These are the immediate guidelines published for residents and travelers in the area due to fear of infection.

A young Haredi man who arrived at the polling station claimed he received hundreds of shekels to vote according to a list of candidates given to him in advance. "I don't know anyone, I have a list in my pocket." Another voter said he received "a little more" and clarified that in the Knesset elections he would not vote for Likud.

Right-wing activist Mordechai David announced in an interview on the program "Riklin and Partners" that starting Wednesday he intends to hold a series of Selichot prayers with full gender segregation in public spaces in Tel Aviv. The first event will be held at 18:00 at Habima Square, followed by a planned prayer at Dizengoff Square.

At a protest in the Netherlands, Stars of David with the letter B were distributed, comparing the situation to the persecution of Jews during the Holocaust. The organization's leader justified it: "A great injustice is being done to us." The Jewish organization CIDI: "Misuse of history, desecration of the Holocaust."

From millions of views to surprising messages from Iran in the midst of war: Itay Ben David on the power of music as a tool for bridge-building and overcoming prejudice.

The first complaint was filed after a client of the attorney sent a stranger to threaten her, demanding she waive a debt. About two weeks later, she found a cut on her car tire, which led her to file another complaint. "After what happened to the attorney in Rishon LeZion, it is impossible to ignore the fear," the attorney stated.

We wash the bathtub, clean the toilet, and change the sheets, but there are places in the house that most of us hardly think need cleaning. Studies conducted in recent years show that bacteria and fungi can establish themselves even inside the shower head, bath toys, the dishwasher, and the toothbrush holder. This does not mean that the house is dangerous or that you need to disinfect everything...

Hossam Hassan, head coach of the Egyptian national football team, was hospitalized after a confrontation between his current and former wives escalated into a physical brawl requiring police intervention.

"Life after death" is perhaps the most mysterious and fascinating phrase that exists, but is there any truth in it? Is death really the end of the road, or just a transition? The daily question from the "70 Difficult Questions in Judaism" website.

A one-and-a-half-year-old girl was injured at a shopping center in Hadera after falling from an electric ride-on toy. MADA teams provided emergency care at the scene before transporting her to Rambam Hospital with a severe head injury.

Your brain generates tens of thousands of thoughts a day - and most of them take over without you noticing. It turns out that Judaism dealt with consciousness management even before mindfulness, CBT, or guided imagery. Get 4 steps from the world of Jewish spirituality that will help you quiet your head - and heal your body.

Mikey Levy, who changed his registered address six years ago, received a fine for not wearing a helmet at his old address with a six-month delay. This prevented him from filing an appeal and resulted in late fees. Levy has filed a lawsuit against the municipality, arguing that the fine system is flawed and that the penalty does not appear in his personal online account.

Passengers on bus line 618 from Jerusalem to Beit Shemesh were surprised today when police officers boarded for an inspection, which resulted in 26 fines being issued. The reason: failure to wear seat belts – while some passengers claimed that the seat belts on the bus were not functional.