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Back-to-School Costs in Israel Reach Thousands of Shekels per Family
How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By אפרת נומברג יונגר
First reported by Now 14 · Jul 29, 2026
What happened
Israeli families face back-to-school expenses exceeding 3,000 shekels for three children, straining budgets in August 2026. A Pethach Lev survey details average costs and highlights timing challenges amid other summer expenses. Families are encouraged to reuse supplies and utilize social programs to reduce costs.
- 01Back-to-school supplies cost about 1,000 shekels per child, totaling 3,050 shekels for three children.
- 02Costs exclude additional parental fees and digital device purchases, adding hundreds more.
- 03August expenses coincide with costly summer activities, intensifying financial strain.
- 04Median gross salary is 10,586 shekels; back-to-school costs exceed 10% of monthly income for many families.
- 05Social programs like textbook loans and grants help reduce expenses significantly.
- 06Reuse of supplies and community swap initiatives offer practical savings options.
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