Women of israel
Naomi Shloush's 'Academic bimbo' confronts Mizrahi identity in modern Israel
Naomi Shloush’s book confronts identity, stigma, and the fragile space between belonging and exclusion
Women redefining power in Israel
Michaela Berku on volunteering, MDA, and saving lives through service
For the greater good: The sacrifices made by Esther and other women for the Jewish people - opinion
Genesis Prize Foundation to infuse $1 million in women’s rights in Israel
“Over 70 years of its existence as an independent country, Israel has achieved enormous progress in the field of women’s rights and ensuring equal opportunity for its women.”
David Ben-Gurion wanted more women in government, IDF archives reveal
Newly disclosed letter written by first prime minister two months before establishment of state calls it ‘privilege and duty’ to name female ministers.
JNF to host events across the US in honor of Women's Month
Throughout March, JNF will host more than 30 events nationwide.
Meet the women who make Israel more secure
“Women bring a different viewpoint and sometimes different solutions and we don’t have enough women in the high echelons of the security establishment.”
Foreign Press Association complains about journalist asked to strip
Women covering Kotel visit complain about being penned off.
Why some religious Israelis are saying women are weakening the army
A closer look at the religious sector's disdain over co-ed service, a field Israel is leading in.
Three Ladies, Three Lattes: Me too
Three Ladies, Three Lattes looks at percolating issues in Israel’s complicated social and religious fabric. Secular Pam, modern Orthodox Tzippi and haredi Danit answer your questions.
Ask the Rabbi: Should soldiers grant divorces before going to war?
The Talmud asserts that soldiers in King David’s army issued divorce documents before going out to war. In fact, one medieval commentator even attributes this practice to wars in the time of Moses.
Haredi extremists defy court orders, put up controversial modesty signs
Haredi extremists put the signs in question back up after the court ordered their removal, to the outrage of many female activists who deem the signs to be demeaning and wrong.
A historic decision on female inclusion in rabbinical courts?
While a recent ruling by the High Court now permits women to head Israel's rabbinical court system, it doesn't actually mean a woman will get the job.