BATSHEVA SHULMAN

Batsheva Shulman is a copyeditor and writer at The Jerusalem Post . She moved to Israel from South Africa in February 2022, where her family lives, but she grew up in London. She holds a B.Sc in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Cape Town and a Master's in Communication Disorders at Hadassah Academic College in Jerusalem. She is passionate about languages, linguistics, writing, and storytelling. In her spare time, she enjoys meeting up with her friends, travelling, and dabbling in ukulele or piano. She currently lives in Jerusalem.

Nearly 20,000 new immigrants have arrived in Israel since last Passover.

Aliyah under fire: The new immigrants who chose Israel despite war and uncertainty

Despite barrier in the hi-tech industry, women in Israel are still shaping the future of STEM.

Breaking barriers: Israeli women expand opportunities in STEM and hi-tech

Jodi Samuels, founder of JIC and Jodi's Voice.

Jodi Samuels’s journey: Aliyah, advocacy, and community


Maryland to MDA: How an oleh found his place on Israel’s front lines

An American oleh serving as an MDA paramedic reflects on his aliyah story and the intense realities of working Israel’s emergency front lines.

 A soldier stands guard and defends the Sderot MDA station on October 7

Levi Preger: From a Dutch town to the IDF

Preger, aged 27 is a lone soldier who made aliyah from the Netherlands. For the past four years, he has been active with the Growing Wings Foundation, a nonprofit that supports lone soldiers.

Levi Preger (L) and Max Long, the founder of the Growing Wings Foundation.

Olim navigate studying in Israel

Academic life in Israel can be challenging – from navigating a new language, culture, and bureaucracy – yet it can also be deeply rewarding.

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Building bridges through music: Hanna Yaffe’s life of faith and dialogue

Singer and storyteller Hanna Yaffe blends Orthodox faith, music, and interfaith dialogue to build bridges across cultures and beliefs.

Hanna Yaffe sings and plays guitar.

Jerusalang: Using language to connect people in Jerusalem

Jerusalang is turning Jerusalem’s mix of languages into a thriving social hub, bringing Jews, Arabs, locals, and newcomers together.

Jerusalang has become a social hub.

Israel launches gov't initiative to bring home, reunite Bnei Menashe community

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: Under the government-led effort, Bnei Menashe families receive comprehensive support to facilitate their integration, with guidance from social workers and community mentors.

THE KHONGSAI family in front of their sukkah, one of the families in Kibbutz Maoz Tzur. The kibbutz is home to more than 100 people across 21 families and is largely self-sustaining through basic farming, with residents maintaining Jewish traditions while awaiting their journey to Israel.

KeepOlim: supporting olim where the system falls short

What began as an online community soon evolved into KeepOlim, a registered nonprofit now serving nearly 48,000 members across Israel.

From L to R: KeepOlim Board Members Fabien Berdah, LiAmi Lawrence, Jessica Thangjom, and Director of Tikva, Susan Cohen.

Olim reflect on why they made aliyah this year

Since October 7, rising antisemitism in the Diaspora has prompted many Jews to reconsider their futures, with Israel offering both safety and a stronger sense of community.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators carry a banner during a protest against the arrival of an Israeli cruise ship in the port of Piraeus near Athens, Greece, June 12, 2025.

Gvahim: Two decades of helping olim build their careers

A nonprofit organization helps olim of working age translate their skills, experience, and ambitions into meaningful careers.

The Gvahim team.

Isrotel expands its presence in the North with Ayala Hotel in Upper Galilee

The 147-room hotel offers a distinctly Galilean experience that balances comfort with indulgence and a clear emphasis on nature, wellness, and locally sourced food.

BUILT ACROSS low, two-story stone structures, Ayala is embedded within its environment rather than standing apart from it.