The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/social-workers/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:50:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png social workers | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/social-workers/ 32 32 After weeks of debate, world social workers group won’t expel Israeli union https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-weeks-of-debate-world-social-workers-group-wont-expel-israeli-union/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:43:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3757588 Irish, Spanish and Greek affiliates of International Federation of Social Workers had demanded Israeli social workers abstain from mandatory military service to remain

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]]> Three countries seeking to ban Israel from international social workers union https://www.timesofisrael.com/three-countries-seeking-to-ban-israel-from-international-social-workers-union/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:31:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3753609 Ireland, Spain, and Greece accuse Israeli union of ethical breaches, say it should seek military service exemption for members or 'issue a call for peace'

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]]> Israeli researcher trots out proof that walking more needn’t increase commuting time https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-researcher-trots-out-proof-that-walking-more-neednt-increase-commuting-time/ Thu, 08 Jan 2026 02:12:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3718121 Prof. Jonathan Rabinowitz of Bar-Ilan University touts health benefits of hoofing it while campaigning for transportation apps to add option for routes with more time on foot

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]]> Compassion and tech merge, helping Israelis navigate Jewish law at end of life https://www.timesofisrael.com/compassion-and-tech-merge-helping-israelis-navigate-jewish-law-at-end-of-life/ Tue, 22 Mar 2022 06:08:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2698716 The Tzohar organization pairs rabbis and social workers with terminally ill patients and their families, to help plan ahead and make informed choices during difficult times

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]]> ‘I can stay alive, brighter days will come,’ says Holocaust survivor stuck in Kyiv https://www.timesofisrael.com/i-can-stay-alive-and-believe-in-brighter-days-says-kyiv-bound-holocaust-survivor/ Thu, 10 Mar 2022 20:35:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2720162 With around half of capital's residents said to have fled, housebound Ludmila, 85, lauds continuing devotion of carer Anna, who says; 'We hug when we're very scared'

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]]> Risking life and limb, Hesed network continues caring for Ukraine’s neediest Jews https://www.timesofisrael.com/risking-life-and-limb-hesed-network-continues-caring-for-ukraines-neediest-jews/ Wed, 02 Mar 2022 04:50:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2711000 Staff of JDC group work on laptops from home to provide services, and some social workers move in with homebound Jews to ensure continued care, even as fighting rages around them

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]]> Social workers plan strike as study shows 54% have experienced physical violence https://www.timesofisrael.com/social-workers-plan-strike-as-study-shows-54-have-experienced-physical-violence/ Tue, 16 Mar 2021 14:31:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2507124 On Social Work Day 2021, new statistics illustrate deteriorating conditions of social services wrought by COVID-19, including understaffing, underpay and exposure to violence

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]]> Woman dies days after suspected assault by her partner https://www.timesofisrael.com/woman-dies-days-after-suspected-assault-by-her-partner/ Sun, 11 Oct 2020 14:51:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2405830 Anastasia Klein's partner is out on house arrest, even after allegedly attempting to gain access to her hospital room dressed as a prison guard

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]]> 100 trees planted in Israel in honor of a mentor’s 99th https://www.timesofisrael.com/100-trees-planted-in-israel-in-honor-of-a-mentors-99th/ Tue, 18 Aug 2020 09:23:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2369779 For his July birthday, Prof. Sol Green, who founded YU and Bar-Ilan University's social work departments, is gifted a leafy donation to KKL-JNF

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]]> Social workers ink deal with Finance Ministry, ending strike after 17 days https://www.timesofisrael.com/social-workers-ink-deal-with-finance-ministry-ending-strike-after-17-days/ Wed, 22 Jul 2020 07:44:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2352256&preview=true&preview_id=2352256 Agreement provides NIS 200m for raises and funding for a protection program, after years of complaints of low pay, manpower shortages and violence

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]]> Social workers close in on deal with Finance Ministry after 16-day strike https://www.timesofisrael.com/social-workers-close-in-on-deal-with-finance-ministry-after-16-day-strike/ Tue, 21 Jul 2020 23:10:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2352130 Agreement said reached to provide raises and implement a protection program after years of complaints of low pay, long hours, manpower shortages and dangerous working conditions

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]]> Histadrut chief threatens further strikes if no deal reached with social workers https://www.timesofisrael.com/histadrut-chief-threatens-further-strikes-if-no-deal-reached-with-social-workers/ Tue, 21 Jul 2020 14:15:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2351565 Social workers' union rejects 'meager' raise offered by Finance Ministry as strike enters 16th day; welfare minister: Situation must be resolved before 'disaster hits'

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]]> Protesting working conditions, social workers launch open-ended strike https://www.timesofisrael.com/protesting-working-conditions-social-workers-launch-open-ended-strike/ Mon, 06 Jul 2020 08:26:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2341125 Union has long complained of unreasonable workload, with low salaries and the constant danger of violence

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]]> Social workers demonstrate across the country, threaten strike next week https://www.timesofisrael.com/social-workers-demonstrate-across-the-country-threaten-strike-next-week/ Thu, 02 Jul 2020 10:55:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2339019 Union says members will not supply any services next Monday in protest of workload, low wages and constant danger; accuses Finance Ministry of indifference

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]]> Israeli expats in Canada staff a Hebrew suicide hotline to serve their homeland https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-expats-in-canada-staff-hebrew-suicide-hotline-to-serve-their-homeland/ Wed, 13 Feb 2019 09:20:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2000164 The ERAN crisis hotline has a branch in Toronto where trained volunteers field anguished calls from Israelis in the lonely Middle East night

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