The Ministry of Education is the branch of the Israeli government charged with overseeing public education institutions in Israel. The department is headed by the Minister of Education, who is a member of the cabinet. The ministry has previously included culture and sport, although this is now covered by the Ministry of Culture and Sport.

Zalman Shazar was an Israeli politician, author and poet. Shazar served as the third President of Israel for two terms, from 1963 to 1973.