Judith Segaloff

Published author of three books (written under the name Judith Lederman) and former editor of a New York tabloid magazine, Judith has been a regular freelance contributor to many publications, including The Jerusalem Post Magazine, spearheading stories about fashion, interior design, technology and interesting spin pieces on Israel's war, people, and politics. She made Aliyah from Michigan and is currently working on her first novel

ZOHRAN MAMDANI, Democratic candidate (R), during a mayoral debate with Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa (C) and Independent candidate Andrew Cuomo, in New York City, Oct. 16, 2025.

A danger to Jews? What New York Jewry thinks of a potential Mamdani victory

 NEW IMMIGRANTS from France arrive at Ben-Gurion Airport, June 25, 2025.

The state of aliyah: What immigration to Israel looks like in 2025

An illustrative image of a kiddush.

Rock that ‘kiddush’: How to throw a memorable, successful synagogue kiddush


Bringing Yuval home: Kfar Aza son, October 7 victim laid to rest in his beloved kibbutz

“Yuval’s dream was to live his whole life in Kfar Aza,” said one of his friends. “Bringing him back home fulfills his lifelong wish.”

Former hostage, Emily Damari, Yuval's friend and neighbor eulogizes Yuval, surrounded by his family and close friends.

Soldiers on the battlefield find ways to celebrate the holidays

Can it still feel like Yom Kippur if you are driving a tank or operating a drone in the heart of Gaza City while others are deep in prayers in synagogues across Israel?

VOLUNTEERS PACK boxes of hagim treats for soldiers.

From Satmar to Syria: The hassidic mission to discover relics of ancient Jewish civilizations

Despite the current lack of Jewish presence, Satmar Hassid Moshe Klein says it is obvious that a great many Jews once lived in Syria.

AT THE ruins of the Jobar Synagogue in Aleppo.

Book and sword: Netanyahu hails IDF's haredi Netzah Yehuda battalion at Western Wall

MILITARY AFFAIRS: “Why did the Maccabees succeed?” Netanyahu asked the crowd. “They studied Torah. They learned. That was the foundation of their strength. But they also fought.

HUNDREDS OF haredi youth from seven ‘mechinot’ and three yeshivot hesder gather in front of the Western Wall before beginning their journey into the IDF, joining the Netzah Yehuda Battalion and other haredi units.

West Bank sovereignty? Supporters see chance to bury Oslo Accords, critics warn regional backlash

WEST BANK AFFAIRS: Critics say the plan proposed by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich still leaves Israelis in danger of violence.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich holds a press conference with mayors of West Bank settlements, at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem on September 3, 2025.

The anti-Israel Hall of Shame: Naming and shaming the haters of the Jewish state

In a world so divided, it is important to know just who your friends are – and who aren’t.

Thousands of demonstrators called for an end to the war in Gaza in a protest in Copenhagen on August 24, 2025.

Is Israel ready for Jonathan Pollard? Ex-spy outlines 10-point plan for Knesset run

Pollard has announced that he will be running for Knesset – either with a party that aligns with his values or independently if he cannot find one.

JONATHAN POLLARD, photographed this week in his Jerusalem home.

Miracle at Soroka: How a frontline hospital weathered October 7, survived Iran war

From one war to the next, Soroka has learned to work smarter and create a level of response to meet the needs of their patients. 

SMOKE RISES from Soroka Medical Center on June 19, after an Iranian ballistic missile packed with over 400 kilos of explosives slammed into the Northern Surgical Building, destroying two floors.

Understanding the ultra-Orthodox: Is haredim in the army a pipe dream or within reach?

Fears, hopes, and the IDF’s efforts to work with the community – and improve conditions to maximize ultra-Orthodox recruitment

Soldiers of the Neztah Yehuda Battalion complete the final stages of a 40 kilometer journey all throught the night of Feb 16 2010.

Ptil Tekhelet Educational Center: Israel's newest, bluest cultural venue

“The main takeaway from The Tekhelet Educational Center is the deep appreciation for a beautiful mitzvah.” 

 MAGICAL TRANSFORMATION of the ‘tekhelet’ dye.