Women

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.

Hindu activist and regional analyst Kavya K, known online as “Kavya Speaks”; Israeli Druze activist Rania Dean; Kurdish speaker and educator Schilan Kurdpoor; Iranian human rights activist Honey Montzemi; and Native American and Jewish Indigenous rights activist Lani Anpo shared their experiences.
Members of the Haredi Public Party arrive to submit their party lists to the Central Elections Committee ahead of the upcoming Israeli general elections at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, in Jerusalem, September 8, 2026.

First women on ultra-Orthodox party slate running for Knesset seek change - interview

FROM LEFT: Ziva Glanz of Haredi Public, Lali Deri of People of Israel, Democrats MK Naama Lazimi, Yashar candiate Inbar Yehezkeli, Pnina Tameno-Shete of Blue and White, Israel First candidate Sharren Haskell, and journalist Dafna Liel. (WIZO).

Israeli women demand more than election promises as parties face pressure over equality

‘Mikveh’ provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse of surprising everyday issues faced by religious women.

Jerusalem Women's Film Festival explores trauma, healing, and hope - preview


The reason found: Why pain lasts longer in women than in men

Women suffer more. But why? A new study points to an immune mechanism that differs between women and men, which may affect the duration of pain after trauma.

Many women have learned over the years to hide their pain for fear of being perceived as weak or as not functioning properly at home and at work

Rape survivors offer chilling testimonies of police, court negligence in Knesset committee hearing

"I filed a report with the police at the age of 17 against my father, who raped me," said one survivor. "The case was closed due to lack of evidence."

Committee Chairman Meirav Cohen leads status of Women and Gender Equality committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on February 24, 2026.

How the haredi draft issue puts the status of Israeli women into question

Tal Hochman, Executive Director of the Israel Women's Network, and Rabbi Natan Slifkin, explore the ongoing struggles faced by women in Israeli society, and the haredi draft issue.

Are women's rights in Israel under attack?

Crowd boost helps Israeli figure skater Mariia Seniuk advance to Olympic final

The four-time national champion was warmly received by the crowd at Milan’s Forum di Assago indoor arena. Seniuk qualified for the free skate in 22nd place.

MARIIA SENIUK of Israel reacts after competing in the women’s figure skating short program at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.

Women's integration into IDF 'disaster': Rabbis send letter to Netanyahu demanding intervention

The letter came in response to the military’s new program, which would include women in the Armored Corps. It was written by leading rabbis in the religious Zionist sector.

 There is a high demand for combat roles among women in the November-December 2023 draft

How women commonly incorporate Shilajit into wellness schedules

“Women are incorporating shilajit into their wellness schedules in really practical ways that actually work.”

Chief Rabbinate opens certification exams to women after High Court ruling

The Chief Rabbinate opens its exams to women after a court ruling deemed the long-standing exclusion unlawful. A historic moment for equality in Israel’s religious institutions.

Rabbi Kalman Ber attends the second round in the elections of for the new Chief Ashkenazi rabbi, at the Chief Rabbinate headquarters in Jerusalem, October 31, 2024.

ba&sh goes online: French fashion brand launches Israeli website

The French fashion brand has in recent years attracted an Israeli female audience, making it a well-known and beloved name even among local fashionistas. The latest news: An Israeli online site.

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Super-Pharm launches nationwide campaign to spotlight “invisible violence” in relationships

Chain says initiative will roll out in about 300 branches and online, offering tools to recognize emotional abuse and psychological manipulation.

Super-Pharm launches nationwide campaign to spotlight “invisible violence” in relationships.

From far corners of the Jewish world, the women of Chabad gather in freezing Brooklyn

“We give the entire year. Our lives are all about giving, and today it’s about filling up our cup to make sure that we are receiving,” said Dinie Rapoport.

Female emissaries of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement gather for a group photo in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, on Feb. 6, 2026.