Women

Women hit far harder than men by October 7 war media overload - study

Researchers looked at what happens when people absorb trauma indirectly, through constant exposure to disturbing images, videos, and stories. They call it “secondary trauma.”

A WOMAN lies in bed, looking at her phone.
Women’s Health Mobile Unit.

Meuhedet’s women’s health mobile increases early detection of breast cancer

The Jewish Quarter in Jerusalem's Old City invites a stroll.

Lessons about life I learned on a  Jerusalem rooftop - opinion

Interior designer Aliza Cohen, Delkoub Wardrobes.

Style, precision, and passion: A peek into the wardrobe every woman dreams of


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.

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

It's already a tradition: Mizrahi Tefahot's leading women in real estate conference

Building the future: hundreds of women leading in the real estate field in Israel gathered for a morning of inspiration at the annual conference of Mizrahi Tefahot Bank. Who spoke at the conference?

 Hila Korach and Shabi Shemer

Increased daytime sleepiness doubles dementia risk in women over 80, study finds

Researchers monitored 733 women aged 80 and above over five years, finding that those who developed increased daytime sleepiness faced double the risk of dementia.

 Increased daytime sleepiness doubles dementia risk in women over 80, study finds. Illustration.

Asylum-seeking, refugee women in Israel endure higher poverty rates and exploitation - report

The report states that among asylum-seeking and refugee women, the poverty rate is twice that of men, reaching 64% compared to 33% for men.

 SOME OF THE thousands of asylum seekers, mainly from Sudan and Eritrea, who are living in Tel Aviv.

As war continues, it's time to empower Israeli women - opinion

A call for action in times of crisis: we must ensure Israeli women are given the tools to succeed and are empowered to lead.

Female combat soldiers in the mixed-gender Caracal Battalion train in urban warfare.

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.”

 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.

‘We will serve again’: Three women who survived the Nova massacre and joined the IDF reserves

The three warriors tell their awe-inspiring stories of resilience and their decision to join the reserves despite their horrid experiences.

 Three women – Neomi, Shani, Nastia – who all survived the Supernova Music Festival massacre on October 7 are seen in the IDF reserves, their faces blurred as they are on active duty.

World Emunah Women’s Leadership in Israel conference inspires a new generation

Celebrating 90 years of Emunah and advancing women’s leadership in Israel.

 Director Meira Lerner: 'Our voices are a huge part of what needs to encompass community life.'

Jewish women are the key to combatting hate in a post-Oct. 7 world - opinion

It will be in the merit of the righteous Jewish women that we will bring redemption to this world. Here’s to living in reality. It starts with women.

 THE WRITER addresses participants at the Momentum On The Road event in Miami. ‘I spoke about Jewish identity and education as tools in the fight against antisemitism,’ she says.

Breaking glass ceilings: The quiet revolution of haredi women - opinion

Haredi women work, earn a living, study, and acquire an education – yet they still face glass ceilings that are difficult to shatter.

 ODELIA FROSH (right) and Linda Cohen-Rofeh attend an event of the Lapidot program, which is designed for senior haredi female managers, helping them strengthen their leadership skills and expand their influence while remaining true to their religious and communal values, say the writers.