Israeli women

In Air Force first, IDF promotes woman to brigadier-general, appoints her Washington attaché

Col. 'G.,' whose full identity remains classified, commanded the Uvda Air Force base since May 2024 and had already broken new ground as the first female base chief in air force history.

Col. G, set to become the Israeli Air Force's first female brigadier-general, is seen in this undated image released by the IDF on July 14, 2026
Hagit Pe’er (second from the right) during the World Na'amat visit to the Gaza Envelope.

Deep in the trenches of women’s rights, Na’amat fights the good fight

Frieda Ross, President of World Emunah

World Emunah: The women who are holding Israel together

Police officers securing the Old City in Jerusalem before Ramadan Friday prayers, March 29, 2024.

Fifteen percent of Israelis victims of crime as fears rise, reporting remains low - survey


Protests throughout Israel against domestic violence amid spate of murders

Israel Police reported a 16% rise in the number of domestic violence cases opened, mostly involving violence against women, along with a 31% rise in the number of calls about domestic violence.

Women block King George St. in Tel Aviv in protest against government inaction concerning domestic violence

Meet Prof. Noam Vered, the 1st woman to win the Israel Prize for Talmud

As a child I felt that Talmud is a conversation that links people and creates joy and also has something different from everyday life, something higher and beautiful.

Noam: Teaching on Zoom is difficult and requires more effort than teaching in the classroom.

Beautiful dishes created to support 'agunot' or 'chained women'

'Duck meat is never fully wrapped in dough, so it represents freedom'

The dishes made in the spirit of freedom for agunot, including Café Michael’s decadent French toast

Danby Meital honored with lifetime achievement award

A founding member of Kehilat Moreshet Avraham, Meital has dedicated her life to civil service

Danby Meital, 73, arrived in Jerusalem from Wisconsin in 1974

Learning Talmud daily has changed the way I think about Judaism - opinion

At 17, Hila Schlakman is the youngest female to have completed the seven year study of the Talmud.

Women study torah Talmud 248.88 AJ

November 11, 2019: PA constantly cries poverty

Readers of the Jerusalem Post have their say.

Letters

Michal Tsur: Israel's tech industry needs female talent

#30: Michal Tsur

Michal Tsur

Tel Aviv among leading cities worldwide for women entrepreneurs

Despite dropping eight places, the city was praised for improvements in the presence of open data initiatives and access to technology.

A woman walks near high-rise buildings in the high-tech business area of Tel Aviv

EU Delegation to Israel marks International Women's Day

"This Women's Day we celebrate our achievements, and commit to never stop fighting for true equality for all," said EU Ambassador to Israel Emanuele Giaufret.

The EU Delegation to Israel marks International Women's Day 2019.

IDF Manpower head: Not all combat positions suitable for women

A record breaking 1,000 women drafted into combat positions this summer

IDF Caracal soldier