International Women’s Day

Shaping Israel’s music: Inside the workshops of women luthiers

Although their numbers are few, women luthiers are making their mark and providing skilled work in Israel.

An illustrative image of a luthier at work.
SHE HAS now chosen to live in Israel, studying political science at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Pictured: At the Western Wall, before the war.

'I am Turkish, I am a woman, and I support Israel': Inside Turku Avci's journey

UNITED HATZALAH President Eli Beer gives a presentation to President Isaac Herzog.

Grapevine, March 13, 2026: Technology beats live human contact

Harvesting coffee cherries that contain the coffee beans, used to make coffee.

Brewing change


When the hospital became a battlefield, these women kept life moving forward

For two years, Soroka Medical Center has treated thousands while under attack. Three women doctors share what it means to work, parent, and endure on the frontlines of medicine and war

Dr. Ofira Azulay.  “This hospital feels like home.”

JCFA International Women’s Day project brings together voices from across the Middle East

“I see a bright future for the women in Iran, and I can't wait to dance with them in the streets soon,” said project head Sogand Fakheri.

A woman moves her hair while standing on a rooftop as smoke rises in the distance over Tehran following reported explosions in the city, on March 03, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

‘Facing the Middle East’ spotlights women champions for change, power in action

In this episode, a 50-woman initiative led by Danny Hakim, featuring Hanan Alsanah, Nazanin Afshin-Jam MacKay, and Donna Orender on empowerment, Iran’s crisis, leadership, and cooperation.

Felice Friedson.

Grapevine March 1, 2026: Women in the spotlight

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

TALIA EILAT with her 2026 Peres Center Medal of Distinction and certificate.

Two years after October 7, Israeli women still battle for equality - from the editor

As International Women’s Day approaches, the newest edition highlights women and their place in Israeli society since October 7

First Lady Michal Herzog, the cover story of this issue, greets schoolchildren during an official visit to Australia.

Rachel Goldberg-Polin: A mother's strength and resilience after Oct. 7 - interview

After her son, Hersh, was kidnapped on Oct. 7, Goldberg-Polin became one of the most prominent figures fighting for the return of the hostages.

 ‘WE WERE nervous because we were told that we were going to be attacked.’ Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg-Polin leave the stage after speaking at the Democratic National Convention, in Chicago in August.

'Our Voices Are Heard': Honoring the slain female observers of October 7

The event positioned the female observers as a symbol of the unheard female voice and the importance of listening to the voices of women in society. 

 'Our voices are heard' event in honor of slain female observers

Maccabiah 2025 celebrates continued commitment to advancing women in sports

Over 3,200 women are expected to participate in this year’s Maccabiah, with the goal of full gender equality by 2029.

 OVER 3,200 women are expected to participate in this year’s Maccabiah, with the goal of full gender equality by 2029.

In honor of International Women's Day: Empowering Ethiopian Women in Haifa

 "Empowering Ethiopian Women" Association

Networking event empowers women in tech, celebrates female resilience

The Tel Aviv event, supported and hosted by Point at Azrieli, was organized by WIT-Israel director Jenyfer Jerbi, who co-founded the Israeli branch in 2020, during COVID.

 The Women In Technology-Israel event in Tel Aviv.