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 Western Wall plaza at the time of Birkat Kohanim.

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

 READING FROM the Torah in synagogue: Shavuot celebrates the giving of the Ten Commandments. These commandments, like the Torah, offer stories, insights, values and actions as ways in to God

Beyond the Headlines: Unity, Identity and the Torah Within

 (R) Brody shows the new tefillin that he bought himself (L) Steve's tefillin selfies, May, 2025.

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Lag Ba'Omer 2025 will act as vehicle to express prayers for hostages, soldiers, all Jews - opinion

Beyond the Headlines: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news

 An illustration signifying the importance of smaller steps as you climb a figurative ladder.

A Jewish marriage contract that served two couples -opinion

Beyond the Headlines | A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.

 People who came to the Hershkovitz's for Zikaron BaSalon. (Inset) Yossi Hershkovitz

Counting every day: Iyar's message of healing, hope, and seeing prophecies come true – opinion

Beyond the Headlines: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.

Israelis visit the Western Wall in 1967 after its opening to the public following the Six Day War

Post-Pesach musings: Focusing on the gifts we receive on Passover

After a difficult Passover, a single woman, a bereaved mother, a freed hostage, and Shabbat-observant teens all deliver stirring lessons in resilience, faith, and Jewish identity.

 The writer, Sivan Rahav Meir, along with Dina Fahimi of Netivot

The Passover mindset: From chametz to freedom - opinion

Beyond the Headlines: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news

 Sderot children visit the people who helped them in the aftermath of Oct. 7.

Eli Sharabi’s survival and the Bachar family’s story of hope amid tragedy - opinion

BEYOND THE HEADLINES: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news: Kibbutz Be'eri, Eli Sharabi, and pre-Passover preparations.

 A chair from a safe room in Kibbutz Be'eri.

From the desert to today: Faith, unity, and the power of purpose

BEYOND THE HEADLINES: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news. Parashat Pekudei: Blessing Our Efforts

 Israelis are seen protesting for the return of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

Purim’s poetic justice: Light and joy, gladness and honor…in Goebbels’ retreat - opinion

Beyond the headlines: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.

American soldiers holding the first Jewish services in Germany since the rise of the Third Reich, around Purim, 1945, led by Rabbi Manuel Poliakoff of Baltimore, MD.

The happiness formula: How Esther transformed celebration forever

Purim’s costumes hold a deeper lesson—seeing beyond disguises to the true essence of people, just as in the Megillah.

 Israelis take part in the Jewish holiday of Purim parade (Adloyada), in Jerusalem, March 25, 2024

Finding meaning in Judaism: From captivity to candle lighting - opinion

Beyond the Headlines: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news

 Agam Berger reunited with her family