Women

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
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.

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

Are women's rights in Israel under attack?

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

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

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


Sweden looking to ban virginity testing to protect girls from ‘honor’ crimes - report

The law would see virginity testing become a crime.

 People look at Christmas light installations formed as elks at the Raoul Wallenberg Square in central Stockholm, Sweden December 22, 2019.

It is time for women to run the Israeli government - opinion

Men are really not capable of leading us right now. Let’s just give the reins of leadership over to the women. There are several potential candidates.

 An Israeli women places her vote in a ballot box (illustrative)

Shaping the future: The women at the forefront of technological innovation

"Many women have broken the glass ceiling to lead in tech. We highlight five women driving innovation in science, health, and beauty, shaping the future with their groundbreaking contributions."

 Dr. Inbar Amit

The women of the Irgun: The female fighters in the Zionist underground

The Irgun women, often varying in age from teens to young adults, participated in every aspect of the underground organization’s activities.

 The King David Hotel in Jerusalem, attacked by a bombing by the Irgun in 1946.

Poor oral health increases risk of migraines and fibromyalgia in women, study finds

Participants with worst dental health were 60% more likely to experience severe pain.

 Poor oral health increases risk of migraines and fibromyalgia in women, study finds.

WATCH: How EndoSpot’s CEO is pioneering a pain-free future for women

One in ten women between the ages of 15-49 are affected by endometriosis, which can make it difficult to get pregnant.

 Ronya Rubinstein CEO of Endospot

‘We believe in the power of women’: MDA chair champions women’s advancement in its mission

Dovrat Weizer leads revitalized Women of Magen David Adom, aiming to boost support, visibility, and female leadership in Israel’s emergency services.

 WOMEN MEDICYLISTS of MDA.

Grapevine April 6, 2025: From the distaff side

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

THE MACCABBI Women’s Forum.

‘Until the last soldier is home’: The women nurturing IDF troops with homemade food

The Soup Ladies of Samaria, the Southern Cannons, and other groups of women cook and prepare meals for soldiers throughout central and northern Israel

Ruti Spitzer (in red) and her team, Sayeret Tzuparim L’chayalim, dispenses warm soup and warmer blessings to soldiers stationed at the Karnei Shomron base.

"Never again!": American Jewish women are arming themselves in self-defense

Be prepared for what you may have to face in the near future.