Electrician (Female) — Khashmela’eet
“Khashmela’eet” (חשמלאית) is the the Hebrew term for a female electrician. While the profession itself is modern, the word’s origins are connected to a fascinating biblical term that appears in the prophet Ezekiel’s vision.
Today, women throughout Israel work in every sector of society, including trades traditionally dominated by men. A Khashmela’eet may install electrical systems in homes, troubleshoot wiring issues, maintain commercial equipment, or help develop new energy technologies.
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