Israeli women

High Court challenges law excluding women from Israel's Chief Rabbinate elections

The court issued an order requiring the respondents to explain why a 2024 law should not be interpreted to require the rabbis to also appoint women as representatives in the electoral assembly.

Jewish worshippers pray for forgiveness during Selichot prayers at the Tomb of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai in Meron, northern Israel, on September 3, 2026, ahead of the Jewish New Year.
Cosmetic surgery tools are seen surrounding a face mask (illustrative)

One in five Israeli women who get cosmetic procedures show signs of addiction, study finds

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

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

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


Sewing circle 'Chicks with Sticks' knit their mitzvahs

How sewing bee Chicks with Sticks memorialized their friend Phyllis Goldman.

The Chicks with Sticks of Gush Etzion proudly display the blankets they made for Seeach Sod

Shadow pandemic: 6 steps to eliminate domestic violence - analysis

On International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, what steps can be taken to reduce the pain?

Sister of Michal Sela speaks at the Knesset committee's discussion on the rise of domestic violence during the coronavirus outbreak, June 22, 2020

Knesset MKs press IDF to open more roles for women

“The IDF should take another step and adopt the law to open all roles to all genders without compromising on set professional standards.”

Israeli female soldiers walk in front of a tank during an exercise at the end of their tank instructors course at Shizafon base

In gaffe at anti-violence event, Netanyahu calls women animals

The Prime Minister's Office later said his comments were taken out of context.

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at his office in Jerusalem on September 13.

Katz considers increasing retirement age for women from 62 to 64

Previously, Feminist groups prevented any change in upping the existing retirement age for women.

Judge Nili Arad, nominated as the National Labor Court president, following Judge Steve Adler's retirement after 35 years in the judicial system. November 15 2010

Celebrating life and womanhood: Eylon Nuphar

A breast cancer survivor who isn't afraid to confront society's beauty standards.

Nuphar on this week's cover of La-Isha.

Women Advancement Authority seeks to promote women in senior positions

The authority noted that current data indicates a degree of inequality in positions of authority.

ISRAELI WOMEN NGO leaders representing the 37 Israel grant recipient organizations at The Genesis Prize Foundation grant announcement event in Tel Aviv on September 4, 2018.

Two religious women, one Jewish, one Muslim, reach Knesset with same goals

From their positions of strong identity, both women are willing to reach outside the traditional boundaries of their communities, and strive for an Israeli society with greater collaboration.

TEHILA FRIEDMAN (right) and Iman Khatib-Yasin at the Knesset. Both are striving for a society with greater collaboration and understanding across sectoral lines.

A law to prevent the next war?

Women Wage Peace launches 'Political Alternatives First' legislation

Women Representatives of Women Wage Peace demonstrate in Tel Aviv against the government’s annexation plans

After giving birth, olim women are still waiting to see their families

MK Michal Cotler-Wunsh is working hard to allow family visits for Olim and lone soldiers, despite the restrictions that are in place due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Zeev Elkin welcomes olim on the 53rd Nefesh B'Nefesh flight as it lands in Israel