Aliza Lavie, PhD, is a former Member of the Israeli Knesset, public figure, social entrepreneur, writer and lecturer.
Founder of the 120 Women Leadership Council that works to unite Israeli women. Founder & CEO of BLNG an interactive educational technology venture that connects users to their Jewish heritage Dr. Lavie served as chairperson of the Committee on the Status of Women and Gender Equality and chairperson of the Committee to Combat Women Trafficking
and Prostitution in Israel’s Knesset.
She is the recipient of the Outstanding Parliamentary Award for her contributions and groundbreaking legislation. Lavie us a senior lecturer at Bar-Ilan University and served as a Chairperson of the Israel Film Council, and chairperson of the Herzl Center, and general director of the
Public Council for Youth Exchange.
She is the author of five books, including A Jewish Women’s Prayer Book which won the 2008 National Jewish Book Award. Her latest book is Iconic Jewish Women: Fifty-Nine Inspiring, Courageous, Revolutionary Role Models for Young Girls.
Lavie’s public activity focuses on social and gender equality, the intersection between religion and state, reinforcing the connection between Israel and the Diaspora, and strengthening the image of the State of Israel as Jewish and democratic.
Book tour May 2025
Podcasts
What do Doña Gracia, Glückel of Hameln, and Deborah Lipstadt have in common? They are all celebrated as iconic Jewish women in Dr. Aliza Lavie’s incisive book, “Iconic Jewish Women”. Dr. Lavie’s book features 59 remarkable role models, highlighting the significance of women’s voices and leadership in the Jewish community.
The TailBLAZER Pod celebrates the stories of Jewish women who have carved their paths to success, shattered glass ceilings, and embraced unique journeys.
Books
Blog
Women at the forefront: Confronting antisemitism in American academia
As antisemitism intensifies on American campuses, prominent Jewish female professors […]
Dr. Aliza Lavie: ‘Girls must be inspired by past heroines to find their own role model
Dr. Aliza Lavie, former MK and author of “Iconic Jewish […]
The 120 Women Leadership Council participants have engaged in extensive dialogues across various regions of Israel.
“We had these very bad feelings; we were walking around […]