Voices of Women at Wartime

From battlefield to bomb shelter, from home front to hospital, from volunteer rosters to victims’ lists—women experience war in distinctive, gendered ways. These are their stories.

Who pays the price of looser gun laws?

December 24, 2023

During the war, Israel has drastically loosened the process for obtaining gun permits. But at what cost? Social worker Tamar Schwartz warns of the deadly consequences of guns in the wrong hands.

Voices of Women at Wartime

A Volunteer Forensic Pathologist is Called to Action

December 18, 2023

Forensic pathologist Dr. Judy Melinek speaks about the crucial role of science in bearing witness to the Hamas attacks on October 7th.

Voices of Women at Wartime

Does Feminism Have an Antisemitism Problem?

December 7, 2023

Why do international feminists, who champion human rights and social justice, have a blind spot when it comes to antisemitism? Feminist professor Dr. Phyllis Chesler weighs in.

Voices of Women at Wartime

Who Supports the Home Front?

December 1, 2023

While the home front supports the military, who supports the home front? Yael Yechieli shares how an innovative volunteer database helps the women and families back home.

Voices of Women at Wartime

Terrorists at the Door: 20 Hours in Hiding with My Children

November 20, 2023

Atar Maor recounts a harrowing 20 hours spent hiding in the closet with her two young children. Now she wonders: can she preserve their faith in humanity?

Voices of Women at Wartime

When home is not safe: Evacuating my family

November 16, 2023

Growing up in Northern Israel in the '80s, Rina Levanon evacuated her home many times. Now, she must contend with wartime evacuation again—but this time, as a mother of three.