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.
Surviving Israeli public transport as an oleh
Lost in translation: the joys of learning Hebrew
The forgotten mourners: How GFIDF is giving a voice to the girlfriends of fallen soldiers
Shannon Seban: Fighting discrimination and defending Laïcité
'We should all stand together, whatever our religion is, whatever our political belief is, against antisemitism, as you need to stand against any kind of racism and discrimination.'
Deemed unfit to drive by Israeli bureaucracy
Getting a driver’s license in Israel can feel like surviving an obstacle course - it’s not just a test of driving skill but also of patience, resilience, and pure willpower.
Bureaucracy battles: how do olim deal with the Israeli postal service?
Another common hurdle that nearly every oleh has encountered.
Dr. Yoav Heller on October 7: sexual violence and confronting evil
Dr. Heller: 'This wasn’t just another attack between Israelis and Palestinians. It was an attempt at genocide.'
If we don’t laugh, we’ll cry: Humor as a sign of resilience in Israel - opinion
Israelis manage to find humor in everyday life, even during the scariest of times.
Bureaucratic battles: The struggles of new Israeli olim at the Interior Ministry
Daily bureaucratic obstacles can really take a toll on new immigrants who are trying to find their footing in a new country.
Shifra Jacobs: Adjusting to life in Israel as a young olah
From Manchester to the IDF: a young woman’s journey of aliyah, adaptation, and finding her voice in a new country.
A cultural experience: Meeting neighbors in the bomb shelter during war with Iran - comment
Now, with the restrictions finally lifted, I only hope that life returns to some kind of normality, that we can resume our daily routines, and that I can meet and get to know my neighbors.
Heshy Engelsberg: A bumpy and painful aliyah journey, but with no regrets
Despite the challenges of daily life in Israel, with his apartment, and the culture-shock of adjusting to a new country, former New Yorker Heshy Engelsberg has no regrets.
Summer’s here! A snapshot of Jerusalem's warm-weather activities to enjoy
In Jerusalem set out to uncover some of the events that the whole family can look forward to this summer. Here they are, in calendar order.