Only 41% of Israel's First-graders Attend Secular Schools. How Will if Affect the Economy?
The number of first-graders in Haredi schools is rising, while Arab schools are suffering budget crises and there's a drop in college students
Business News
Sinai Security Fears Snare Israel's Gas Exports to Egypt
Delays in completing the $15 million agreement come amid an escalated campaign of attacks by militants in recent months
IPO Spells Rough Landing for WeWork’s Israeli CEO
Adam Neumann arrived in New York 18 years ago and failed at several ventures before hitting it big with WeWork
Police Arrest Workers of Israeli Cyber Group Ability on Suspicion They Violated Defense Export Law
A number of suspects associated with two of the cyber group's subsidiaries are facing charges of fraud, smuggling and money-laundering
Israeli Hotels Can Serve Food on Shabbat and Be Kosher, but for Restaurants It's Too 'Risky'
Rabbinical council rejects petition by a Jerusalem restaurateur, arguing eateries would be 'tempted' to violate religious law when the number of diners exceeded estimates
Israelis Overdraw but Tend to Be Good Credit Risks, Database Shows
CofaceBdi figures show vast majority have an ‘excellent’ or ‘very good’ rating
Israel's Only Private Arabic TV Channel Thrives After Help From Surprising Ally
Once on the verge of collapse, Hala TV is now aiming to become the home station for the county's Arabic-speaking community
Analysis Israel's Funding of Life Insurance for Yeshiva Students Raises a Serious Moral Dilemma
The government will soon grant full-time yeshiva students who are married, publicly funded life insurance. Paradoxically the most significant disagreement comes from within ultra-Orthodox community itself
YouTube Music, Premium Comes to Israel
The music and video services will allow users to access the site ad-free and offline
‘Coming in Droves’: Number of Arabs in Israeli High-tech Soars
In 2008 there were 350 Israeli Arab high-tech engineers, all of them men. Now there are 6,600, one fourth of them women
Business News
OECD Charts Worrying Pay Gap Among Israeli Teachers
Low pay for starting teachers is making recruitment difficult and harming teaching standards, report argues
In Pursuit of the Best Startups, Israel's Venture Capital Funds Polish Their Image
Funds do everything to boost their brand, from sponsoring sports teams to having partners appear in rap videos
Analysis How a Five-minute Walk Led to a Two-day Strike
It was another case of powerful unions overplaying their hand. Thankfully, this time they backed down
Watch It, Facebook, Israeli Startups Devise Ways to Protect User Privacy
Once an offshoot of cybersecurity, privacy tech has come into its own in recent years as regulations get tougher and users demand protection
Israeli Gas Exports to Egypt Advance After Terminal Deal Signed
But two NGOs file suit to block deal that would allow exports to start
As Shares Wilt, Israeli Cannabis Firms Cling to Dreams
Big four working to develop markets in Europe, China and India, make deals and fund research and development
Can This Israeli Startup Fight Alienation and Loneliness and Turn a Profit in the Process?
Venn establishes non-virtual communities for a fee, and its business model includes inflating property values in low-income neighborhoods. Is this the right way to build community?
‘Good’ Labor Market in Israel May Change Direction
The average wage is still increasing, but figures show job growth is slowing
Why Arabs Have a Hard Time Getting Car Insurance in Israel
Blame is placed variously on companies’ racism, the disproportionate number of accidents involving Arab drivers and poor infrastructure in Arab towns
Is It Worth It for Business Owners to Get on the Amazon Israel Train?
The e-commerce behemoth wants its sellers ready by September 12; hundreds of sellers are already on board, but they face high overhead and commissions
