Greer Fay Cashman

Greer Fay Cashman is a veteran Australian born journalist whose by-line has appeared in The Jerusalem Post for some 45 years. She has written on a wide variety of subjects and says she has been educated by her profession.

 Zionist Federation of Australia President Jeremy Leibler speaks during a community event “An Afternoon of Light & Solidarity” for Israeli President Isaac Herzog on February 09, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia.

Herzog honors outgoing Australian Zionist leader Jeremy Leibler

President Isaac Herzog presents the Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism to six passengers who acted heroically aboard a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight on September 30, during a ceremony at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, October 8, 2026.

President Herzog receives credentials of five new ambassadors to Israel day before elections

People participate in a street poll ahead of the election, in Mahaneh Yehuda last week.

Israel’s election: Which parties are most likely to keep their promises? - opinion


Grapevine: A sad 'arrivaderci'

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Two American lone soldiers dish-up food during a Friday buffet at Piccolino restaurant in Jerusalem.

India's Bene Israel wins fight to preserve Jabalpur Ranital Jewish Cemetery

Over the years, Jabalpur's Ranital Jewish Cemetery has been vandalized, but the Jewish community is now in a position to restore tombstones and fix gates.

Jabalpur, Jewish Cemetery.

Israeli charity Save a Child's Heart marks 30 years, 9,000 children treated

SACH volunteers and supporters met last Friday with President Isaac Herzog at his official residence to celebrate the 30th anniversary of SACH’s founding.

President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal Herzog host children receiving lifesaving cardiac care through Save a Child’s Heart, in the President's Residence in Jerusalem, October 2026

Grapevine: Heavy memory

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Some of the 5 million books in the NLI collection.

Herzog honors Israel Bonds for raising billions post-Oct 7 while mourning northern school tragedy

Israel Bonds, whose official title is the Development Corporation for Israel, is a vital component in Israel’s economic engine.

President Isaac Herzog awarding the Presidential Medal of Honor to Israel Bonds, October 12, 2026.

Grapevine: In defense of taxpayers

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

An accountant calculator taxes 370

What happens to Israel if Arab citizens lose their political representation? - opinion

Instead of progressing, we will be regressing, and may be responsible for what future historians will call “the destruction of the Third Temple.”

Ra’am party chairman Mansour Abbas, together with party member Yoav Segalovich, arrives to submit the party list to the Central Elections Committee, Jerusalem, September 7, 2026; illustrative.

Grapevine: Remembering Enid Wurtman

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Har HaMenuchot cemetery, Jerusalem

Herzog holds annual presidential Sukkot event with shows, culture, activities targeted for children

This year, the sukkah looked like a bare-bones movie set. In previous years, it was decorated with the best of Israel’s flowers, fruits, and vegetables.

President Isaac Herzog held its open Sukkah event.

Pause to ponder: Beyond coincidence - opinion

It is an interesting coincidence that the screening of 'NAZA' in Venice took place in the same year as the 40th anniversary of Mordechai Vanunu's revelation that Israel had a nuclear plant.

Directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor receive the Special Jury Award for "Naza" during the closing ceremony of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, Italy, September 12, 2026.