Women
Historic 15-goal performance highlights water polo round 3
Mika Koren from Hapoel Emek Hayarden delivered an extraordinary scoring display in a 33–4 victory over Hapoel Givat Haim. Kiryat Tivon also remains undefeated, while Yokne'am are still winless.
Opposition parties urged to include women in coalition talks after pledging equal representation
The reasons that cause women to avoid sex, and the solutions
Israel’s next Knesset must give women real influence - opinion
Record number of women expected in next Knesset, but only seven in Netanyahu's coalition
The highest projection indicates that a record-breaking 35 women could be elected, whereas the lowest projected figure would maintain the same demographics as the current Knesset.
Syrian university restriction on female enrollment deepens concerns over women’s rights
Syria’s Higher Education Ministry announced that admission to law, economics and management, and social sciences programs at the National University of Defense Sciences would be restricted to men.
‘Years of hell’: Jewish women describe the fight to obtain a religious divorce
New documentary, Get Up: Breakthroughs in the Battle for Jewish Divorce, examines the impact of religious divorce refusal, a practice recognized in many countries as a form of domestic violence.
Israel launches NIS 25 million initiative to close high-tech gender gap
This initiative is a response to persistent gender gaps in the high-tech industry, both in representation across technical and managerial positions and in salary levels.
Indigenous women challenge Islamist oppression, call for cross-community solidarity
Beyond their shared experiences of oppression and Islamist colonial occupation, the speakers also expressed concern about what they saw as a growing trend of Western women supporting regimes.
First women on ultra-Orthodox party slate running for Knesset seek change - interview
Nahumi Yaffa and Zivva Glantz, both running on the Haredi Public party's list, voiced concerns for women in the haredi community they seek to address in an interview with The Jerusalem Post.
Israeli women demand more than election promises as parties face pressure over equality
A WIZO survey found that 54% of respondents wanted parties to present clear plans to advance women, as election candidates were questioned about safety, equal pay, and representation.
Jerusalem Women's Film Festival explores trauma, healing, and hope - preview
Notwithstanding the heavy subject matter of many of the films, Jerusalem Women’s Film Festival attendees are expected to come away from the festival in a buoyant, hopeful frame of mind.
No whining and women: This Witches? Festival returns with a salute to female musicianship
The event was initiated by Jerusalem Baroque Orchestra (JBO) founder-conductor-artistic director David Shemer, with the JBO performing predominantly baroque scores.
Female Gazan PLC candidate to 'Post': I want a say in the decisions shaping my life - interview
In an interview with the Post, Hiyam Taha explained why she is seeking to enter politics and how she hopes to improve the future of the Palestinian people.
