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

AT THE ruins of the Jobar Synagogue in Aleppo.

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

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.

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

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

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


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.

Donation infiltration: How Iranian spies infiltrate IDF donation networks to target Israel

Iranian operatives are using Facebook or WhatsApp groups of mothers of IDF soldiers to spy on Israel.

 Many people have joined WhatsApp groups that have members of not-for-profits, mothers seeking supplies for their children’s platoons, vendors who can supply goods, and apparently one or more Iranian spies.

Shomron pioneer Moshe Zar passes away at the age of 88

The Jerusalem Post remembers Zar's legacy through an interview from several years earlier. Zar's funeral will be held on Sunday.

 Portrait of Moshe Zar, at the outpost of Ramat Gilad in the West Bank. Dec 14, 2011. Zar passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025.

Exceptional vacation accommodation in Jerusalem

In Jerusalem is exploring unique and beautiful places to stay overnight in Jerusalem.

 Western Wall Luxury House

Israel's coffee-fueled zombies: The struggles of sleep during war with Iran

If you are walking around since June 13 like a pie-eyed zombie, and plying yourself with pots of coffee all day long, you are not alone.

 An illustrative image of a person trying to sleep.

Jerusalem copes: How Israel's capital handles the escalation with Iran

The Western Wall stands abandoned and the Old City is desolate, with only a small fraction of the usual crowds going swiftly about their shopping before the next siren wails.

 A small group pray at the Kotel at night, near the shelter.