Women

Record number of women expected in next Knesset, but only seven in Netanyahu's coalition

The highest projection indicates that a record-breaking 35 women could be elected, whereas the lowest projected figure would maintain the same demographics as the current Knesset.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a vote at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on July 16, 2026.
Women walk past a mural with the slogan "no to violence" (against women) drawn on the walls of a school in Syria's northern city of Manbij on December 21, 2024.

Syrian university restriction on female enrollment deepens concerns over women’s rights

Caroline Maxwell

‘Years of hell’: Jewish women describe the fight to obtain a religious divorce

 Israeli national flags flutter in front of an office tower at a business park also housing high tech companies, at Ofer Park in Petah Tikva, Israel August 27, 2020.

Israel launches NIS 25 million initiative to close high-tech gender gap


We found the most comfortable bras to sleep in and to go down to the shelter with

From the leopard-print one for NIS 20 at Urbanica, to the ultra-excellent lingerie of Liliblum – We took care of all the women here for self-gathering and support during an emergency.

We found the most comfortable bras to sleep in and to go down to the shelter with

Like Queen Esther: It’s time women sit at the heart of decision-making - opinion

Despite living in an era of equality and opportunities, it is still painful to discover that today, women are still not equally seated at the decision-making tables.

'Ahasuerus and Haman at the Feast of Esther' by Rembrandt, 1660, at Moscow's Pushkin Museum

Purim Shpiel: Nick Fuentes’s mother critiques his views on women

Purim Shpiel: The following is a satirical article from The Jerusalem Post's annual parodic Purim page, The Jerusalem Roast. Enjoy!

Nick Fuentes, professional incel, attends a rally instead of doing his laundry.

SlimSculpt MD reviews: Don’t get Slim Sculpt MD till you’ve read this!

SlimSculpt MD: Safe, easy-to-use body cream that reduces fat, firms skin, boosts confidence.

The reason found: Why pain lasts longer in women than in men

Women suffer more. But why? A new study points to an immune mechanism that differs between women and men, which may affect the duration of pain after trauma.

Many women have learned over the years to hide their pain for fear of being perceived as weak or as not functioning properly at home and at work

Rape survivors offer chilling testimonies of police, court negligence in Knesset committee hearing

"I filed a report with the police at the age of 17 against my father, who raped me," said one survivor. "The case was closed due to lack of evidence."

Committee Chairman Meirav Cohen leads status of Women and Gender Equality committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on February 24, 2026.

How the haredi draft issue puts the status of Israeli women into question

Tal Hochman, Executive Director of the Israel Women's Network, and Rabbi Natan Slifkin, explore the ongoing struggles faced by women in Israeli society, and the haredi draft issue.

Are women's rights in Israel under attack?

Crowd boost helps Israeli figure skater Mariia Seniuk advance to Olympic final

The four-time national champion was warmly received by the crowd at Milan’s Forum di Assago indoor arena. Seniuk qualified for the free skate in 22nd place.

MARIIA SENIUK of Israel reacts after competing in the women’s figure skating short program at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.

Women's integration into IDF 'disaster': Rabbis send letter to Netanyahu demanding intervention

The letter came in response to the military’s new program, which would include women in the Armored Corps. It was written by leading rabbis in the religious Zionist sector.

 There is a high demand for combat roles among women in the November-December 2023 draft

How women commonly incorporate Shilajit into wellness schedules

“Women are incorporating shilajit into their wellness schedules in really practical ways that actually work.”