Sivan Rahav Meir

Sivan Rahav Meir is a primetime news anchor on Israeli television with a regular column in Yediot Aharonot and a weekly radio show on Army Radio.

She has a large following on social media for her insights into Jewish life and tradition. Her lectures on the weekly Torah portion are attended by hundreds, and the live broadcast attracts hundreds of thousands more viewers across the globe.

She was recognized by Globes as the country's most popular female media figure and by The Jerusalem Post as one of the world's 50 most influential Jews. She lives in Jerusalem with her husband Yedidya and their five children.

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The sign at the entrance to the Old City

Beyond the headlines: Where will you be for the holiday prayer?

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2025
Slichot at the Western Wall.

Beyond the headlines: Brought together by a soul

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2025
An illustrative AI-generated image of a Torah scroll opened in an undisclosed location in outer space.

Beyond the headlines: Taking care of yourself

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AUGUST 27, 2025

Aliza Mamo's life of resilience: 106 years of faith - opinion

Family of Aliza Mamo, soon turning 106, shares her inspiring journey from Djerba to Israel.

AUGUST 18, 2025
Aliza Mamo, who will soon be turning 106.

A moment for celebration: 105 years young

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AUGUST 11, 2025
Renee Binstock with her sons

From survival to simcha: Rebuilding after destruction - opinion

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AUGUST 5, 2025
Nachman and Daniella Dahan under the chuppah.

Beyond the headlines: An American hug in a Bat Yam apartment - opinion

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JULY 28, 2025
For an entire day, these American women dedicated themselves to making Sylvia’s apartment habitable—scrubbing and cleaning as they deciphered labels on Israeli cleaning products.

Beyond the Headlines: Achieving moral clarity in a confused world - opinion

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JULY 23, 2025
(L) Anat Alkabetz addressing Chabad women at their annual conference. (R.) Sivan Alkabetz, Anat's daughter, who was murdered in Kfar Aza on Oct. 7.

Beyond the headlines: Jewish journeys, past and present - opinion

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JULY 14, 2025
Former hostages, Sapir Cohen and Sasha Troufanov announce engagement, July 9, 2025.

A Jew is never stuck: Embracing resilience in times of crisis - opinion

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JUNE 30, 2025
Israelis arrive to the train station from Ben Gurion International Airport as the first flights back to Israel started since its civilian airspace was closed last week, in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 18, 2025.

Beyond the headlines: A time for gratitude - opinion

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JUNE 24, 2025
The family of Dr. Yehudit and Eliran Nachum.

Beyond the headlines: Carrying the light forward - opinion

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JUNE 9, 2025
The wedding of Yehuda and Hodaya, Inset bottom-right, fallen IDF sgt. Eliyahu Moshe Zimbalist.

Beyond the headlines: After Shavuot, carrying the Torah forward - opinion

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JUNE 3, 2025
The Western Wall plaza at the time of Birkat Kohanim.