In a precedent-setting decision, Israel’s Supreme Court barred parents from using corporal punishment, saying it serves no educational purpose and only damages children. The court concluded that parents who strike their children could face abuse charges.
Keep Jewish Stories in Focus.
JTA has documented Jewish history in real-time for over a century. Keep our journalism strong by joining us in supporting independent, award-winning reporting.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
