News for Women's Issues Leading rabbis call for female kashrut supervisorsRabbis Israel Rosen and Ratzon Arusi say women can be allowed into the profession, with caveats. Feminists Under Fire for Gang Rape SilenceFive illegal African immigrants charged in cruel gang rape of Jewish woman - but feminist MKs are keeping mum. Young Feminists 'Ashamed' of Attack on 'Pimp' MKMeanwhile, radicals pressure Likud to take steps against Likud's MK Hazan but forget to chide Arab MK with two wives. NIF-Funded MK Touma-Sliman Heads Women's CommitteeMK Aida Touma-Sliman of the Arab Joint List was appointed chair of the Knesset's Committee for Advancement of Women Wednesday. Al Jazeera Encourages Indecency - by Jewish WomenThe Arab network supports immodesty by Jerusalem's Jewish women, yet defends Muslim women's right to modesty in Europe. Undecided Women's Vote – the Election Surprise?Labor ad targets female voters based solely on the gender factor. Undecided women were a key sector in the two previous elections. Livni: Bibi Says I'm Weak – Because I'm a WomanTzipi Livni continues to play the gender card, and to discuss Netanyahu's 'confident and masculine voice'. Knesset Women's Committee Traumatized?Committee for Women apparently still recovering from embarrassing session in September, blocking video of the session from public eye. Bringing Jewish Women to the Leadership TableInterview: Orthodox Jewish NSA officer explains why women could contribute a lot to Orthodox Jewish leadership. The Changed Status of American Jewish Womeninterview with Prof. Rela Mintz Geffen: "There are already several hundred Jewish women teachers holding doctorates in Jewish studies who are university scholars. This also impacts the way Jewish history is taught." Female Violence Against Men 'Widespread'As Israel marks Day for Eliminating Violence Against Women, Knesset notes women can be victimizers, too. Livni Shocks with 'War on Men' AdJustice Minister shows she is not averse to militaristic messages, it just depends who the enemy is. Hijacking Feminism to Attack IsraelFeminism is being highjacked by activists at a Women's Study Association Meeting in order, once again, to focus on attacking Israel. Are Israeli Women More Leftist than Men?New Israel Fund's Naomi Chazan cites statistics showing gender correlation in political views, says a political blog. Hareidi MK: IDF Draft is Violence Against WomenHareidi MK says mandatory draft for women, religious or secular, is a form of ‘serious violence.’Rabbi Riskin on Women’s Enlistment: It’s a MitzvahRabbi of Efrat weighs in on women’s enlistment controversy, says enlistment opponents are ignoring modern reality. Yesh Atid No. 2 Attempts Peace with Chief RabbisYesh Atid minister steps in to pacify Chief Rabbis after party head Yair Lapid called to fire them both. Independence Day 2014: Focus on WomenAll torch honorees to be female as committee decides to focus on women’s contribution to the country. Zionist Rabbi: Enlisting Women Dangerous, ImmoralRabbi Yaakov Ariel says forcing women to enlist in the IDF is immoral. ‘Women should not be subordinate.’ Jewish Home on Balancing Feminism, Jewish LawJewish Home seeks to bring women into the world of Jewish leadership. Bennett: Excluding women is foolishness. Islamists: 'Women's Freedom Only in Islam'Hizb ut-Tahrir continues extensive campaign in Judea, Samaria against 'Western values'; 13 year-old speaker condemns women who report abuse. Ancient Mikve near Temple Mount to be Back in UseAn ancient mikve (ritual bath) near the Temple Mount will be renovated and reopened for use by women who wish to ascend the Temple Mount. Hareidi Woman Set to Make History in EladHareidi ‘Mothers’ Party’ may become make history with female representatives in hareidi city. MK Slams Women of the Wall: ‘Fake Judaism’MK Menachem Moses against ‘provocation’ of women’s prayer group using men’s prayer. US Business Conference for Observant WomenIn May, a new conference will help observant Jewish women grow their income in new, more sophisticated ways. MK Struk: Do Politics Trump Human Rights?MK Struk hopes left-wing MKs will join her in extending women’s rights to Judea and Samaria. Women Burn ‘Flag of Islam’ in ParisArab women burn ‘flag of Islam’ in France to protest against gender oppression in the Muslim world. Bar Ilan's 'Harassment of Arabs' Brochure – GoneArutz Sheva exposed brochure which presented UN claims that Jews molest Arab women in Judea, Samaria PM Won't Attend Women's Issues PlenumIn perhaps a “politically incorrect” move, Prime Minister Netanyahu said he would not attend International Women's Day Knesset session. MK Michaeli Blasts 'White Men's Coalition'Analysis: in comparing "male dominance" in Israel to Nazi horror, Michaeli is simply toeing an old, if extremist, "feminist" line.IDF Seeks Religious Jewish Female SoldiersIDF higher-ups discuss ways to boost enlistment among religious Jewish women. 'Chauvinism' Campaign Fails to Dent Bayit YehudiAnger in religious-Zionist leadership at Likud attempts to portray Rabbi Eli Ben Dahan as anti-women. New Labor Candidate Opposes Double BedsJournalist Merav Michaeli, known for exposing herself indecently on television, wants to be an MK. Conservatives Deride, Spoof Obama 'R-Rated' AdDems resort to vulgarity, compare vote for Obama with losing virginity. Conservatives fire back. Anti Militant Feminism MK Leaving KadimaYulia Shamalov-Berkovich leaving Kadima, will announce Sunday where she is headed. Women's Groups See Sexism in Oil Rig NamesLeftist feminist groups offended by "hidden chauvinistic messages" in naming sites 'Sarah' and 'Mira'. State Says Removing Ads of Women Dishonors ThemAdvertisements featuring pictures of women must be allowed in all parts of Jerusalem, state prosecutors have announced. Israelis to Train South Sudan Social WorkersIsraeli experts to fly South Sudan this week to train social workers on how to deal with gender-based violence aimed at girls and women. Police Preparing for Trouble in Beit Shemesh RallyPolice are ready for more trouble in Beit Shemesh, as thousands are set to gather for a major anti-Hareidi rally. Thousands of Egyptian Women Protest BrutalitySome 10,000 women marched Tuesday chanting "Egyptian women are the red line," protesting military brutality against female protesters. Saudi Women Win Right to VoteWomen are making progress in Saudi Arabia – in a brief speech Sunday, King Abdullah announced they will be granted the right to vote. Clinton Condemns Sexual AttacksUS Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has issued a strong statement against sexual violence in the Arab Middle East and North Africa. Saudi Women in the Driver's SeatDozens of Saudi Arabian women moved into the driver's seat and took the wheel Friday in defiance of the law against women driving. Businesswomen Told: Yes You Can200 women attended the 2nd Kishor Conference for religious female entrepreneurs in Jerusalem, for inspiration and business skills advice.Saudi Men Plan BeatingsAs Saudi women fight for the right to drive, some men are preparing to beat them until they stop. Showdown on June 17. Saudi Women's Revolution BeginsWomen in Saudi Arabia have begun their own revolution -- a struggle for the right to vote and against subjective grading at university. First Female Bedouin PhD at BGUThe first Bedouin woman to hold a doctorate, Prof. Sarab Abu Rabia-Queder, describes herself as an “insider/outsider in three cultures.” Tunisian Women's Rights at Risk?The decades-old luxury of women's rights in Tunisia, a unique phenomenon in the Arab world, may be in jeopardy. Iran, Saudis to Lead UN Women?Hard-line Islamist nations Iran and Saudi Arabia are hoping to join the board of U.N. Women -- the United Nations' new women's agency.New Rules for Gaza WomenHamas regime in Gaza continues to make women's lives unbearable via Sharia law, this time by barring women from smoking hookahs in public places. Egyptian Women Take Back SeatEgyptian women are losing ground in employment and other socioeconomic areas, and in response are simply returning to more traditional roles. Gaza Women Beaten; Israel BlamedDomestic violence is up in Gaza, Muslim activists blame Israel. The UN follows suit.Israeli Women More EducatedWomen in Israel are more educated than men, work less, and live longer. Average Israeli woman has 3 children, compared to 1.6 among European women. |
