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#MeToo in Israel as Women’s Hotline Sees Spike in Calls
16 November 2017
The Israel Women’s Network is responding to growing awareness of sexual harassment and assault.
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Uncovering Sexual Harassment of Israel’s Poor
12 May 2017
Meet the woman whose story helped pressure the government to address a widespread problem.
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At the Helm of the Israeli Movement for Women’s Rights
6 April 2017
Lesley Sachs, Executive Director of Women of the Wall, is ready to confront the challenges that women face in Israel.
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Benghazi to Bergen-Belsen
23 March 2017This novel tells the story of a young Jewish woman living her life in Benghazi, Libya during World War II. It is a work of historical fiction and its publication proved to be subversive.
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Half of NIF Grantees Are Run by Women
10 March 2017
In an era when too few women are found in leadership roles, NIF’s organizations stand apart.
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Meet Zoya Levitin Pushnikov: Feminist, Activist, Fellow
28 October 2016
This inspiring activist works for women’s rights and to empower Israel’s Russian immigrant community.
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From Battered Wife to Independence Day Torch Lighter
19 May 2016
With Shatil’s support, a Haredi divorcee is dedicated to supporting other Haredi women in abusive relationships.
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Exposing Women’s Exclusion on Religious Councils
14 April 2016
A catchy new video satirizes religious councils as stable and unchanging in the face of social change.
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Social Change and the Religious Family: Shatil Convenes Single Mothers
14 April 2016
Religious single mothers and mothers-to-be gather for support, community, and empowerment.
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Taking Back the Mikvah
17 March 2016
Shatil is fighting back against a bill that would restrict women’s use of ritual baths.
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