Poem Chanukah – Festival of Lights

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Chanukah – The Festival of Lights It’s not ok that Jews feel a sense of insecurityand need to hide their true identity.We are an ancient people who deserves to be respectedA precious minority that should be protected.Our enemies are driven by jealousy and hateBut they will never defeat the Jewish People or the only Jewish … Read more

WIZO Review December 2024

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Launching a New Flight Path The Israeli Air Force, in partnership with WIZO, launched a groundbreaking nine-week pilot preparatory program at WIZO Gan Vanof Youth Village to train 60 candidates with diverse backgrounds in mental resilience, teamwork, and academic readiness for the pilot course. This initiative also fosters social connections and promotes equal opportunities, aligning … Read more

Anti-Semite of the Week – Femke Halsema

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Dear Friends, I’m delighted to share that these opinion pieces reach beyond our distinguished circle of WIZO members to The Jerusalem Post’s broader readership. I’ve included a few links below this weeks piece for your enjoyment. The Anti-Semite Corner of the Week They Don’t Understand Until They’re Conquered The naivety of Amsterdam’s mayor and her … Read more

WIZO President’s Analysis: The Complex Face of Modern Antisemitism

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The Anti-Semite Corner of the Week When it come to spreading anti-Semitic messages, the gentiles aren’t alone. An Israeli auto-anti-Semite proved this week that gentiles aren’t alone in blaming Jews for all the world’s troubles. “Hamas are freedom fighters” – unbelievable, but a Jewish-Israeli actually said this. By: Anat Vidor, WIZO President

Jewish Community Commemoration of 7 October: we were privileged to hear from The Honorable Peter Dutton MP.

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THE HON PETER DUTTON MPLEADER OF THE OPPOSITIONFEDERAL MEMBER FOR DICKSON ADDRESS TO JEWISH COMMUNITY VIGIL MARKING THE FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF THE OCTOBER 7 ATTACKS, VAUCLUSE, NEW SOUTH WALES 7 October 2024 Friends, thank you very much for the very welcome. Thank you for being here tonight. I want to say thank you very much … Read more

A Year of Resilience: WIZO’s Iron Swords Impact Report 2023-24

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Dear WIZO Chaverot, Donors, and Partners, As we look back on the past year—a year filled with unimaginable challenges and deep loss—we find ourselves strengthened by the resilience and  unity that define our WIZO family and the people of Israel. Today, more than ever, we stand together, more determined to continue our critical work. WIZO’s … Read more

WIZO Review October 2024

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Dear WIZO members, our partners around the world, This edition of the WIZO newsletter is being published on the morning after an historical missile attack by Iran, and just days before October 7th, a date that has become a significant day on our calendar—an infamous chapter in history. Much has been written and much more will … Read more

WIZO Shana Tova U’metuka

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Dear Members and friends Rosh Hashanah 5785 this year looks different to every other year, as we have so much uncertainty and concern for our beloved brothers and sisters in Israel, for those in captivity and for those families who have lost so much in the last twelve months. As World WIZO closely monitors the … Read more

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