Sharon Altshul
Sharon Altshul is a journalist and photographer covering culture, accessibility, and social impact in Israel, to bring human-centered narratives to life, highlighting resilience, innovation, and community initiatives. It began with a photo blog The Real Jerusalem Streets and has appeared in various publications, showcasing the voices and stories that shape life in Jerusalem and the region.
AI meets education: A vision for personalized learning
Police heroism highlighted at Oct. 7 commemoration the Friends of Zion Museum in Jerusalem
Resilience amid war: How Israeli nonprofits support people with disabilities
Beit Issie Shapiro: Breaking barriers for Israelis with disabilities
Beit Issie’s vision is clear: Every person with a disability deserves equal rights and the opportunity to participate in communal life.
From fortress to welcome mat: Accessibility at the Tower of David
Elevators, ramps, and tactile exhibits now make 85% of the site accessible, a feat that required removing a vaulted medieval roof to install an elevator.
School in session on the Gaza border: Academic year starts in Sderot
The Jerusalem Report went to Sderot on September 4 to see how schools and students were coping, and we were impressed and inspired by the schools visited.
Online platform seeks to empower Jewish women in business and leadership
The Global Network’s vision is to empower Jewish women entrepreneurs to become Jewish leaders by aligning their business with Jewish leadership.
Kesher Yehudi: Promoting Jewish unity through study
Kesher Yehudi is a social movement born in response to the rift tearing apart Israeli society.
Hugs from the heart: The bakers sending challah and cake to IDF soldiers during wartime
After over seven months, HaHamal HaMatok still delivers sweets to thousands of soldiers each week in the North and South of Israel.
After Oct. 7, Israeli women launch wartime crafting project
The World Mezuzah Project spreads hesed, one stitch at a time.
Check out the new exhibition at the Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem
Executive Director Risa Levitt gives the ‘Report’ a tour of its new exhibition by 20 Israeli artists
AJC brings social influencer Melinda Strauss to Israel
One of the social media influencers invited on the short but intensive mission was Melinda Strauss, a Jewish content creator with over a million followers on TikTok and Instagram.
'The Kabbalah of Writing': Sherri Mandell's new book comes full circle - review
Sherri Mandell has come full circle to teach creative writing, not only online and in in-person sessions, but with a new book.
