Michal Herzog

Presidential Award for Volunteerism given to 19 people, organizations

Israel’s president presents the award in order to foster volunteerism for the benefit of individuals, communities, and the whole of Israeli society.

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The dogs do it: Comfort for the traumatized and for hospitalized wounded, thanks to Maj. Meitar Sela, who organizes Golden Retriever owners.
BARBARA SOFER (middle-left) and Barbara Goldstein flanked by Hadassah event chair Anne Rothenberg (left) and Hadassah Israel National President Rivkah Cooper.

Grapevine, September 12, 2025: The ever-revolving door

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

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Left to right- Prof. Amal Jamal, Prof. Yair Bar-Haim, Israel’s First Lady, Michal Herzog & TAU President, Prof. Ariel Porat

First Lady Michal Herzog Visits the National Center for Traumatic Stress and Resilience at TAU

Tel Aviv University operates Israel’s largest PTSD clinic, providing life-saving care to soldiers and civilians amid the ongoing war.

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PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG, Andy Ram and First Lady Michal Herzog at the Israel Tennis & Education Center in Kiryat Shmona this week.

President Herzog: Sport as beacon of hope in Kiryat Shmona

Meeting with 30 children from northern centers, including 10 from Majdal Shams, the Herzogs engaged in an open dialogue that touched on both challenges and hopes for the future.

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'We are screaming for his return': Herzog hosts family of Nepalese Gaza hostage Bipin Joshi

Bipin Joshi, a Nepalese agriculture student, was kidnapped by Hamas terrorists on October 7 and still remains in terror captivity in the Gaza Strip. His mother and sister visited Jerusalem on Sunday.

AUGUST 17, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
(From L-R): Padma Joshi, Michal Herzog, President Isaac Herzog holding a picture of Gaza hostage Bipin Joshi, and Pushpa Joshi, at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, August 17, 2025.

'Biggest issue in Israeli society': First Lady Michal Herzog at 'Post' Trauma Conference

“It is very simple to reach out to people. Just ask a few questions. Show that you care.”

JULY 31, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Michal Herzog, First Lady of the State of Israel, at the Jerusalem Post conference

Grapevine, July 18, 2025: Courting controversy

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

JULY 18, 2025ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee arrives to a court hearing of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Tel Aviv District Court, July 16, 2025.

‘We must be their voice’: The campaign to expose Hamas sexual violence as weapon of war - comment

The Dinah Project is committed to ensuring the world never forgets the heinous sexual violence and gender atrocities on October 7, 2023, and the ongoing hostage abuse of hostages.

JULY 8, 2025ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
THE SITE of the Nova music festival massacre.

Michal Herzog joins Nickelodeon Israel, NATAL to help kids cope with Iran war 

Six children from different parts of the country and diverse communities, including Petah Tikva, Jaffa, Ashdod, and smaller towns, take part in the program.

JUNE 28, 2025ByHANNAH BROWN
‘I’VE GOT ME’ host Kim Ben Shimon (left) with first lady Michal Herzog as they speak to a boy traumatized by the war.

Michal Herzog to 'Post': Why are women not involved in hostage negotiations?

The First Lady of Israel called for global awareness of the sexual violence used on October 7, thanking Israeli women for doing all they can to keep the issue on the world's platform.

MARCH 26, 2025ByJOANIE MARGULIES
Israel's First Lady, Michal Herzog, addressing the crowd at the Jerusalem Post's Women's Summit 2025.

Herzog urges US Jews to stand united in supporting Israel amid growing divides

In a meeting with AIPAC, Herzog stresses the urgent need for hostages' return and warns against Iran’s ambitions.

MARCH 19, 2025ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Israeli President Isaac Herzog attends an iftar meal in the Arab Israeli town of Shfra'am, on April 13, 2023.

Israel’s women’s health crisis: survey reveals major gaps in care, government launches task force

Herzog emphasized the significance of holding the conference at the President’s Residence, calling it “the home of the people – for women and men alike.”

MARCH 18, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The event, initiated by Mali Kusha, director of the Medonna – Women for Health organization, was a collaboration with First Lady Michal Herzog and Health Ministry Director-General Moshe Bar Siman Tov.

Purim joy comes early as Beit Issie Shapiro visits the President’s Residence

Purim joy comes early as Beit Issie Shapiro visits the President’s Residence with children and families.

MARCH 11, 2025ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Isaac and Michal Herzog celebrate Purim with children from Beit Issie Shapiro on March 11, 2025.

Michal Herzog: Redefining the role of a president's spouse during wartime

Despite her legal background and natural fit for the role, Herzog revealed she has no plans to pursue the presidency herself.

MARCH 8, 2025ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
ISRAEL’S ‘FIRST LADY’ Michal Herzog. She accompanies her husband on duties most of the time unless busy with engagements of her own, such as hosting groups of female soldiers, medical conferences, or groups of female diplomats.

Grapevine February 28, 2025: So long, Steve

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

FEBRUARY 28, 2025ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
FLANKING THE young former ‘Jerusalem Report’ magazine editor Steve Linde are (right and left) fellow ‘Post’ journalists David Geffen (86) and Walter Bingham (102), certified as the ‘world’s oldest active journalist.’