BATSHEVA SHULMAN
Batsheva Shulman is a copyeditor and writer at The Jerusalem Post. She moved to Israel in February 2022 from South Africa but grew up most of her life in London. She holds a B.Sc in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Cape Town and has almost completed her Masters in Communication Disorders at Hadassah Academic College in Jerusalem. She is passionate about languages, communication, writing and storytelling. In her spare time, she enjoys meeting up with her friends, reading, and travelling. She currently lives in Jerusalem.
Under Your Wings: A gathering to celebrate, support Israel's converts to Judaism
'Why did you bring me here?': Panel of olim discuss 'accidental' aliyah
'Great Britain is on the brink': Why this Jewish influencer is fleeing London
A land of opportunity: one young oleh’s path into hi-tech
Entering Israel’s hi-tech sphere isn’t always easy for new olim, especially without fluent Hebrew or any experience - but Jaime took the leap and now works at Oobit, a fintech company in Herzliya.
Nelech: inspiring the next generation of olim to make aliyah
In January 2026, Nelech, the only Orthodox program that almost fully integrates students into Israeli schools, will launch its pilot program with a cohort of 25 students from across the US.
Olim gather to celebrate Aliyah Day 2025
The evening captured both the diversity of Israel’s communities and the deep sense of purpose shared by olim from various countries, cultures, and backgrounds.
From aliyah to the IDF: olim share their experiences doing Shlav Bet
The challenges, motivations, and personal growth involved in integrating into Israeli society through serving in the IDF.
Remembering David Newman: The Nova victim who saved 200 lives in final moments
‘Forever you will remain engraved in our hearts and souls’: Initiatives created in his honor
From aliyah to the IDF: Shlav Bet gives olim a chance to serve
Since the start of the Israel-Hamas War, Shlav Bet has expanded and gained new momentum, with many Israelis and olim stepping forward to fill manpower gaps and support the IDF.
'Could I have done more?' MDA paramedics are haunted by October 7
HEALTH AFFAIRS: Many paramedics and first responders from Magen David Adom, who treated the wounded on October 7, 2023, remain haunted by the memories.
Choosing Israel: why olim stay during wartime
Reflections from olim as to why they chose to make aliyah - and stay.
Olim share stories of acts of unexpected kindness (Part II)
These acts of kindness may seem small in the grand scheme of things, but for new olim navigating the challenges of starting over, they can have a lasting impact.
A Canadian artistic perspective on healing, post-October 7
The 'Day After Yesterday' exhibition at the Canadian Embassy in Tel Aviv features works by Marla Buck, Paul Curran, and Dorothy Zafir, who address post-October 7 healing through creative expression.