Author Archives: Moderator

Jerusalem ירושלים

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Moderator

The Israel Home Education Association Support Group gets together twice a month for a relaxed day at the Jerusalem Zoo. The meetings are informal discussions, and people come and go as they please. Where: Meet on the grass near the Children’s Playground … Continue reading →

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Bagrut בגרות אקסטרני

Posted on June 22, 2009 by Moderator

Here is some basic information about bagruyot for homeschoolers in Israel: 1. A child who doesn’t go to school would typically take the bagruyot as an “externi” student. This means you cannot take a test until you are 16 years … Continue reading →

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How to get a homeschooling permit אישור לחינוך ביתי

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Moderator

Officially, for each child you need permission from the Ministry of Education. The Ministry of Education claims that they approve 95% of all applications.

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Israel Education Ministry Releases 2009 Homeschooling Guidelines הנהלים לאישור בקשת הורים לחינוך ביתי

Posted on April 1, 2009 by Moderator

(April, 2009) The Israel Ministry of Education published in April 2009 revised guidelines regarding permits for homeschooling in Israel. The previous guidelines were published in April 2006. The new document is online in Hebrew at: http://cms.education.gov.il/educationcms/applications/mankal/etsmedorim/3/3-1/horaotkeva/k-2009-8a-3-1-37.htm

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We’re English speakers. How will my children learn Hebrew?

Posted on August 10, 2008 by Moderator

We’re English speakers. How will my children learn Hebrew? From their friends and neighbors. From interacting with the outside world. You can also find a tutor or teacher for them. If you study Hebrew and speak it at home (even … Continue reading →

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“…חינוך ביתי בישראל – המצב המצוי והמצב הרצוי או “עוד ארוכה הדרך

Posted on August 1, 2007 by Moderator

עו”ד קרן רז ממשרד כבירי-נבו-קידר כשהכנסת הראשונה חוקקה את חוק לימוד חובה, התש”ט-1949 (להלן: “חוק לימוד חובה“), היו כוונותיה טובות ונכונות. חברי הכנסת ראו לנגד עיניהם חברת עולים חדשים, מעמדית, רוויית עוני, והבינו, כי המפתח לקידומה ולצמצום הפערים החברתיים הוא … Continue reading →

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111 students officially homeschooling in 2007, according to the Ministry of Education

Posted on February 1, 2007 by Moderator

The Israel Ministry of Education announced that 111 students are homeschooling this year. In a press release dated February 1, 2007, they stated that of 100 applications received, 92 were approved. According to the Ministry, the permits were distributed as … Continue reading →

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UnSchool of Thought

Posted on March 15, 2005 by Moderator

Reprinted from The Jerusalem Report, March 2005 Yoni Goldstein More and more families are keeping their children at home and encouraging them to learn whatever suits them “I like drumming and tae kwondo,” whispers 11-year-old Joshie as we watch Naama, … Continue reading →

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Archive – Old media mentions – Some links no longer active

Posted on March 1, 2005 by Moderator

Jerusalem Report Article about Homeschooling in Israel March 2005 Click to view article. (English) Jerusalem Post Article about Homeschooling in Israel August 29, 2004 – The Kainan, Ernstoff and Kasher families were featured in an in-depth article. Click to view … Continue reading →

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Archive – Old news from the early days of homeschooling in Israel

Posted on April 10, 2003 by Moderator

New Hebrew Web Site about Homeschooling in Israel (April 2003) A comprehensive Hebrew web site about homeschooling in Israel has been launched by Beofen Tivi. From the link below, navigate to “Chinuch Beiti”. The site includes a list of support … Continue reading →

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