Greer Fay Cashman

Greer Fay Cashman is a veteran Australian born journalist whose by-line has appeared in The Jerusalem Post for some 45 years. She has written on a wide variety of subjects and says she has been educated by her profession.

Opposition members of Israel's Knesset leave during a preliminary vote to establish a political commission of inquiry, December 24, 2025; Illustrative.

Can Israel build a Jewish state that includes its Arab citizens? - opinion

Kikar Hamusica: View of Jerusalem’s Music Square with its various restau rants and outdoor music performance spaces.

Grapevine: Fond farewell

President Isaac Herzog delivers remarks during a ceremony honoring British singer-songwriter Boy George for his public support of Israel and the Jewish people, at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, November 2, 2026.

Herzog lauds work of Jewish lawyers in battling antisemitism and lies about Israel


Rabbi Dov Lando must explain his opposition to haredi IDF service - opinion

Rabbi Dov Lando urges haredi young men to prioritize Torah study over military service, raising questions about ethics, Jewish law, and responsibility.

 Rabbi Dov Lando seen during a meeting to discuss the drafting of ultra-Orthodox jews to the IDF in the ultra-Orthodox city of Bnei Brak, April 5, 2024.

Grapevine: Fateful wallets

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Wallet (illustrative).

Herzog honors outgoing Australian Zionist leader Jeremy Leibler

At a farewell reception for outgoing ZFA president Jeremy Leibler, Herzog praised his leadership, while former ambassador Amir Maimon recalled tensions with Canberra and rising antisemitism.

 Zionist Federation of Australia President Jeremy Leibler speaks during a community event “An Afternoon of Light & Solidarity” for Israeli President Isaac Herzog on February 09, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia.

President Herzog receives credentials of five new ambassadors to Israel day before elections

The list includes Maj.-Gen. Emmanuel Bayingana of Rwanda, Christophe Parisot of France, Arad Benko of Austria, Stella Ronner Grubacic of the Netherlands, and Evelyn Korantemaa Ofosu-Amable of Ghana.

President Isaac Herzog presents the Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism to six passengers who acted heroically aboard a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight on September 30, during a ceremony at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, October 8, 2026.

Israel’s election: Which parties are most likely to keep their promises? - opinion

Israel’s crowded political field leaves voters weighing party leaders, broken promises, and competing priorities.

People participate in a street poll ahead of the election, in Mahaneh Yehuda last week.

Grapevine: A sad 'arrivaderci'

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Two American lone soldiers dish-up food during a Friday buffet at Piccolino restaurant in Jerusalem.

India's Bene Israel wins fight to preserve Jabalpur Ranital Jewish Cemetery

Over the years, Jabalpur's Ranital Jewish Cemetery has been vandalized, but the Jewish community is now in a position to restore tombstones and fix gates.

Jabalpur, Jewish Cemetery.

Israeli charity Save a Child's Heart marks 30 years, 9,000 children treated

SACH volunteers and supporters met last Friday with President Isaac Herzog at his official residence to celebrate the 30th anniversary of SACH’s founding.

President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal Herzog host children receiving lifesaving cardiac care through Save a Child’s Heart, in the President's Residence in Jerusalem, October 2026

Grapevine: Heavy memory

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Some of the 5 million books in the NLI collection.

Herzog honors Israel Bonds for raising billions post-Oct 7 while mourning northern school tragedy

Israel Bonds, whose official title is the Development Corporation for Israel, is a vital component in Israel’s economic engine.

President Isaac Herzog awarding the Presidential Medal of Honor to Israel Bonds, October 12, 2026.