Significant Subsidy Gaps in Israel’s Summer School Programs Leave Parents Paying Thousands
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Mako · 43 minutes ago
What happened
Israel’s summer camp subsidy program creates large cost disparities between cities, with some parents paying over ten times more than others. The Ministry of Education provides partial funding, but local municipalities decide how much more to subsidize, leading to fees ranging from about 110 shekels to over 1,400 shekels. Many parents face significant out-of-pocket expenses or must skip work during the summer break.
- 01Summer camp subsidies vary widely across Israeli municipalities, causing large price differences for parents.
- 02The Ministry of Education offers basic funding, but local authorities decide additional subsidies.
- 03Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh charge parents about 110 shekels per camp session due to heavy subsidies.
- 04Tel Aviv parents pay up to 1,402 shekels for a long day camp in July with minimal subsidies.
- 05The state subsidy ends July 1, leaving August and older students mostly unsupported.
- 06Parents report the high costs force them to pay thousands or miss work during summer vacation.
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