Women of israel

The Talmud asserts that soldiers in King David’s army issued divorce documents before going out to war. In fact, one medieval commentator even attributes this practice to wars in the time of Moses.

Haredi extremists put the signs in question back up after the court ordered their removal, to the outrage of many female activists who deem the signs to be demeaning and wrong.

While a recent ruling by the High Court now permits women to head Israel's rabbinical court system, it doesn't actually mean a woman will get the job.

Can the addition of women to the Armored Corps boost its popularity?

Exhibition showcases the clothes of victims of domestic violence

Israel combats rape culture, joins international SlutWalk movement in a special demonstration held in Jerusalem.

Before Motal started her tourism business, she was a retired preschool teacher. At 65, she says, she has found her true calling.

'Women are treated as if they are inferior, like they are children,’ says one woman

The impressive increase of women's representation in the Knesset has not translated into similar strides in other political spheres and senior executive positions.