International Women’s Day

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' event in honor of slain female observers

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

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

Maccabiah 2025 celebrates continued commitment to advancing women in sports

 "Empowering Ethiopian Women" Association

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


Meet the women leading Israel's Embassy in the UK

Tzipi Hotovely: Having a female ambassador changes the face Israel presents to the world.

(FROM LEFT) Minister Counsellor for Political Affairs Dana Erlich, Ambassador Tzipi Hotovely and Deputy Ambassador Sharon Bar-Li at the Israeli Embassy in London (located, incidentally, right across the road from where Prince William and his family live).

Meet the Arab-Israeli, Palestinian women making an impact on society

“I want to see more women from the Arab sector at work so that they can improve their social and economic conditions.”

CLOCKWISE: Nivine Sandouka, Amoun Sleen, Julia Zaher and Sameera Rada Emran.

Jerusalem Women’s Film Fest touts female directors

The details of the in-person events are still being formulated and will be available soon on the festival website.

A SCENE FROM ‘Rocks’ by Sarah Gavron.

Sexual harassment reports in gov't offices rose by 7.5% in 2020

The increase in cases occurred despite the significant decrease in workplace interaction due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Sexual harassment victim [Illustrative]

Miriam Peretz, Liat Itzhaki sing to celebrate International Women’s Day

Called, “Put on a New Dress,” it is an affirmation of female solidarity and resilience, inspired by lessons Itzhaki learned from her Mizrahi grandmother.

LIAT ITZHAKI (right) and Miriam Peretz in the studio.

#MeToo justice for Weinstein victims, what about Jewish divorces?

Queen Esther saved the Jewish people. The question remains, who will save Jewish women from the abuse of get refusal?

WOMEN SHOULD not have to leverage their freedom simply in order to level the deck.

17 Bedouin women graduate Magen David Adom's EMT course

"Ever since I was a young girl I dreamed of volunteering at MDA and saving lives."

MDA EMT's Sharezat Alavid (left) and her sister

International Women's Day: Israel is a long stride from equality

The statistics released by the social welfare organization present a staggering difference between men and women in numerous realms.

Women take part in a 'Day Without a Woman' march on International Women's Day in New York, U.S., March 8, 2017

The #MeToo movement in Israel just isn't enough

Where #MeToo has also garnered headlines in recent years, women still lag far behind men in situations that really matter, including at the ballot box and in the workplace.

WOMEN OF THE Wall dance with a Torah scroll at the Western Wall in Jerusalem.

Why a woman led organization is so good

My experience working at organizations led by women has shown me the value of female leadership. Women are creative problem-solvers, honest, ethical, collaborative and good mentors.

Rep. Elaine Luria (D-VA) speaks about the formation of the Congressional Servicewomen and Women Veterans Caucus on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., May 15, 2019