Women

Her life on the home front: How war is reshaping life for Israel’s wives and mothers

DOMESTIC AFFAIRS: Eliana reflects a familiar reality for many women in Israel: Emotional yet composed, missing a husband deeply while fully aware he has a job to do, and proud that he is doing it.

|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
AT THE threshold of their home, Eliana stands with her child as her husband heads out again – part of a generation of Israeli families for whom departures, not returns, have come to define the passage of time.
Chop Stick Egoz Hakfar.

Egoz Hakfar launches chop stick premium Asian series in Israel

Egoz Hakfar CEO brings noodles, sauces and Asian ingredients for NIS 4.80–27. Also: ASICS 20g running shoes, Molecule 01 perfume, biotech PDRN series, spring fabric softener, and more.

|BySHOVAL AZOR/MAARIV ONLINE
Cancer Cell Spread and oncology or Malignant Cancerous Growth and Metastasis anatomy concept as growing tumor cells and Malignancy disease spreading metastasized as a 3D illustration.

New Israeli-led AI model to predict chemotherapy benefit in breast cancer

Technion researchers part of international study that validates fast, accessible alternative to genomic tests using routine pathology samples.

|ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
Lee Petra Grebenau.

Designer Lee Grebenau conquers New York with an 18th-century tribute

A decade after debuting at Bridal Fashion Week, Israeli designer Lee Grebenau presents an 18th-century inspired collection focused on craftsmanship, luxury, and strong femininity.

|ByMEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV

Purim Shpiel: Nick Fuentes’s mother critiques his views on women

Purim Shpiel: The following is a satirical article from The Jerusalem Post's annual parodic Purim page, The Jerusalem Roast. Enjoy!

MARCH 3, 2026ByFREUDY MOSER
Nick Fuentes, professional incel, attends a rally instead of doing his laundry.

SlimSculpt MD reviews: Don’t get Slim Sculpt MD till you’ve read this!

MARCH 1, 2026ByTAMI DEMSKY
SlimSculpt MD: Safe, easy-to-use body cream that reduces fat, firms skin, boosts confidence.

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.

FEBRUARY 26, 2026ByDORON KUPERSTEIN
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."

FEBRUARY 24, 2026ByMAYA ZANGER-NADIS
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.

FEBRUARY 19, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST PODCASTS
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.

FEBRUARY 18, 2026ByREUTERS
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.

FEBRUARY 18, 2026ByKESHET NEEV
There is a high demand for combat roles among women in the November-December 2023 draft

How women commonly incorporate Shilajit into wellness schedules

FEBRUARY 18, 2026ByTAMI DEMSKY
“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.

FEBRUARY 12, 2026BySARAH BEN-NUN
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.

FEBRUARY 11, 2026ByTANYA GARCIA/WALLA
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