women

Shattering glass ceilings: The quiet revolution of haredi women

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

By LINDA COHEN-ROFEH , ODELIA FROSH
12/03/2025

Study finds women's income drops 20 percent after marriage, even without children

Gender roles contribute to women's income decline after marriage, says researcher Elena Herold.

Frauen in diesem 4.875 Jahre alten Grab trugen laut Archäologen zeremonielle Perlengewänder

Die Perlen wurden vermutlich zu kunstvollen Gewändern zusammengefügt, die im Sonnenlicht schimmerten und die Frauen als mächtige Persönlichkeiten vor der Menge auftreten ließen.

We found the perfect alternative to the classic little black dress

A worthy rival to the timeless wardrobe staple comes in the form of a cocoa-colored mini corset dress—plus six other items we absolutely loved this week.

By TANYA GARCIA/WALLA
09/03/2025

Israel falls behind in female leadership in government

Israel lags behind OECD in female political representation, report finds.Israel lags behind OECD in female political representation, report finds.

Women on all fronts: Family, work, and war - opinion

Female resilience amid the war: women have played an active role in fighting, defending civilians, policing, and various combat roles.

By LIAT KULIK
08/03/2025

The innovation gender gap: Why we need more women inventors

With women accounting for only 16% of patent inventors worldwide, the global economy is missing out on crucial creative potential.

By RIVI STEINART
08/03/2025

Rachel Goldberg-Polin: A mother's strength and resilience after Oct. 7

After her son, Hersh, was kidnapped on Oct. 7, Goldberg-Polin became one of the most prominent figures fighting for the return of the hostages.

07/03/2025

Inspiring women in business: Next-Gen Award amplifies female founders

The Jerusalem Post is hosting our 4th annual Women Leaders' Summit, where some of Israel's most innovative women will gather to celebrate each other's strengths, ingenuity and successes.

By NAOMI BEN-DAVID
06/03/2025

Study reveals symbolism of neolithic grinding tools in women's lives

The grinding tools were buried in ritual deposits, reflecting their high symbolic value and connection to the cycles of time, human life, nature, and the evolution of settlements.

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