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WIZO@102: Female empowerment has always been a cornerstone of WIZO’s mission. In 1947, WIZO commemorated the cornerstone-laying of a new vocational school for girls in Haifa. The school provided young women with the chance to grow socially and professionally, empowering them to contribute positively to Israeli society. On stage is WIZO’s legendary founder, Rebecca Sieff.
A recent (and regular until Covid!) visitor to WIZO’s Raya Jaglom in Tel Aviv was Martin Israel and his wife Rene and granddaughter Melissa. Martin, who is partially sighted, creates the most beautiful hand crafted toys and other items for the children in WIZO’s care, and delivers them in person, often with family beside him. Martin … Read more
Two students from WIZO Nahalal youth village, Alex and Morad, were selected to participate in the four-day Ride for the Living in Poland this week as part of the village’s Bartali riding program. Ride for the Living brings hundreds of bike riders from around the world together to ride 96 kilometers from the darkness of … Read more
From World WIZO’s Chairperson, Anita Friedman: “End of the school year in WIZO high schools and youth villages. We bid farewell to our graduates and every ceremony is unique with its own distinct hues. I wish you all a successful future, spread your wings and fly, and make your parents proud. I promise you, one … Read more
Gilla Liberman has devoted over 40 years to WIZO and said she is “honoured” to have been recognised with a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for her significant service to the Jewish Community and to women. Her Immediate reaction was shock, and told The Jewish News the award feels like vindication for the … Read more
From World WIZO Chairperson Anita Friedman Dear chaverot, Nearly two years ago, I reported to you on a dramatic achievement for WIZO: legislation initiated and intensely lobbied for by us, WIZO’s Equal Pay for Women and Men Bill, was passed into law by the Knesset. The law obligates employers with large work forces to publish an annual report detailing … Read more
From students who struggled in school settings to accomplished graduates of the Police Cadet track with a bright and promising future: 24 young men and women from the WIZO Nir Ha’Emek youth village successfully completed a special track that prepares them for a career in law enforcement, among other choices, after their IDF service. Each … Read more
For the first time, Israeli high school curriculum will include a chapter on the groundbreaking and indispensable contribution of women to the creation of the Jewish State. This study module, initiated and written by WIZO, will feature prominent WIZO women, the establishment of the “Tipat Chalav” infant care program, and more. YNET article: https://www.ynet.co.il/news/article/ryjebzhf5
Festival of Weeks (Chag HaShavuot)…Festival of the Harvest (Chag Ha-Katzir)… Day of the First Fruits (Yom Ha-Bikkurim)… but Festival of Women? Shavuot has many names and traditions. One of them is reading Megillat Ruth, a rich text that explores the role of women in Judaism and in society. Ruth’s courage turns the catastrophic famine and … Read more
On a warm Spring afternoon, a group of us from WIZO headquarters in Tel Aviv piled into a car and drove south to Be’er Sheva, the “capital” of Israel’s Negev desert. Our first stop was a day care center that had just recently been renovated thanks to the generosity of WIZO France. Nostalgic Israeli music … Read more
WIZO is recognised by the United Nations as a Non-Government Organisation, with consultative status on ECOSOC and UNICEF.
