Lihi Lapid


Lihi Lapid is an Israeli author, photojournalist, and newspaper columnist. She is an activist for people with disabilities. Her husband is Yair Lapid, the former Prime Minister of Israel.

Biography

Lihi Mann was born and raised in Arad, Israel. Her family is of Ashkenazi Jewish descent who hails from Poland, Germany, and Austria. She attended, the and Tel Aviv University.During her service in the Israel Defense Forces, Lapid was a photographer for Bamahane. Lapid met her future spouse, Yair Lapid, while she was in the Israeli military. They have a son and daughter and reside in Ramat Aviv Gimel, Tel Aviv, Israel.
In an affidavit submitted to a Tel Aviv court in December 2024 she stated that she does not believe Jesus was messiah. This controverts statements made by Christian missionary Chaim Malespin.

Journalism and literary career

She was a columnist at Yedioth Ahronoth for 15 years. In April 2019, after taking time off to campaign for her spouse, the newspaper would not hire her back. In 2008, she authored a novel and memoir titled Women of Valor.
Lapid is a feminist and an advocate for people with disabilities. She has an autistic daughter. Lapid is president of SHEKEL, a community organization for people with special needs.

Published works