Rikki Zagelbaum

Rikki Zagelbaum is an intern at The Jerusalem Post. She is currently studying Media Studies at Yeshiva University’s Stern College for Women. 

Rikki is also a writing fellow at the Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting and Analysis (CAMERA) and works as the senior news editor of The Commentator, one of YU’s campus papers.


‘WHAT MAKES Ari [Fuld]’s death so much more painful is our government’s inability to stem the problem at its source.’

Fuld case gains momentum as DOJ and bipartisan leaders push for Supreme Court review

 Israeli soldiers guard in Metula, on the border between Israel and Lebanon, northern Israel, on May 14, 2021, after Lebanese protesters crossed the Israeli border fence.

Israeli assault on Hezbollah in Lebanon to occur in three phases, Saudi reporter predicts

 People visit the scene of the deadly missile attack at a soccer field in the druze village of Majdal Shams, in the Golan Heights, July 28, 2024.

'We see the Druze as family': Jewish orgs. announce emergency aid for Majdal Shams


Retail tech company Onebeat appoints Sevonne Eliyahu as Chief Revenue Officer

Eliyahu serves as a volunteer mentor for Women in Tech Israel, advocating for the advancement of women in the high-tech industry.

 Sevonne Eliyahu

IDF Oketz unit honors canine heroes for their bravery and sacrifices

In a recent video, IDF Oketz Unit officers recounted their dogs' bravery during operations, highlighting their crucial role and sacrifices.

 IDF Oketz unit dogs Charlie and Gandhi.

Religious women develop technology to find lost travelers at JCT women’s hackathon

A winning app from JCT's women’s hackathon, TrekTag, helps locate lost travelers with radio-wave-equipped bracelets, bypassing cellular service.

 Winning team at the hackathon.

US condemns 'deplorable' coercion of Iran’s Jewish voters in recent election

“Iran’s Jews are hostages who could be attacked and arrested at any moment and under any pretext," reminded Haroonian, "Just as the regime does to others whom it wants to intimidate into submission.”

 Electoral staff count ballots at a polling station after voting ended in Iran's run-off presidential election between Masoud Pezeshkian and Saeed Jalili, in Tehran, Iran July 6, 2024.

Loyalist to Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei accuses Pezeshkian council of liberal bias and corruption

Hossein Shariatmadari also accused council members of holding secret meetings with Iran’s “known enemies” in the US, where they “received instructions to incite unrest in Iran.”

 Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting with Iran's parliament members in Tehran, Iran, July 21, 2024.

Fuld case gains momentum as DOJ and bipartisan leaders push for Supreme Court review

If deemed constitutional, the case would return to the Southern District, continuing without the major roadblocks faced thus far.

‘WHAT MAKES Ari [Fuld]’s death so much more painful is our government’s inability to stem the problem at its source.’

Top Christian universities condemn campus antisemitism and pledge safe haven for Jewish students

Two major Christian universities condemned campus antisemitism and promised safety for Jewish students, condemning hate and violence on campuses.

A counter protester waves an Israeli flag as students rally on Columbia University campus at a protest encampment in support of Palestinians in New York City, US, April 29, 2024.

Fallen soldier Eitan Rosenzweig’s art is on display at the Bible Lands Museum

The exhibition at the Bible Lands Museum in Jerusalem showcases Eitan Rosenzweig’s art and writings, honoring the late IDF soldier’s legacy and resilience.

 HAGIT AND UZI Rosenzweig at the opening of their late son’s exhibition, ‘Kuma,’ at the Bible Lands Museum in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem's historical Kishle site hosts captivating ‘Umbilicus’ art exhibition

The Kishle, which houses a range of artifacts from various historical periods, was unearthed in an archaeological dig and uncovers thousands of years of Jerusalem's history.

 HANNAN ABU-HUSSEIN explores the theme of women’s voices and body acceptance.

Twelve years ago today: Hezbollah’s deadly bus bombing in Bulgaria

The attack, a targeted suicide bombing attack on a bus carrying 42 Israelis, was believed to have been carried out by Hezbollah terrorists.

A burnt bus is seen at Bulgaria's Burgas airport July 18, 2012. Three people were killed and over 20 injured by an explosion on a bus carrying Israeli tourists outside the airport of the Black Sea city of Burgas.