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Holocaust Remembrance Day: Talking Points
What is the Holocaust? The Holocaust was the systematic murder of Jews during World War II, from December 1941 until the Nazi surrender in mid-1945. Over the course of three and a half years, approximately six million Jews were murdered by the Nazis and their collaborators. In parallel, at least another five million non-Jews were … Read more
Pesach Greetings from World WIZO
With heavy hearts, we prepare to celebrate another holiday. The World WIZO leadership would like to share their Passover thoughts and blessings with our worldwide WIZO family. Dear friends and leaders, my WIZO sisters around the world, On behalf of the WIZO leadership and myself, I would like to wish you all a happy and … Read more
AUSTRALIAN JEWISH NEWS FEAUTURE: Another powerful mission to Israel
This year, 24 women will embark on a powerful mission to witness firsthand the impact of WIZO’s work across all sectors of Israeli society. The delegation will visit WIZO programs, engage with beneficiaries and gain a deeper understanding of the organisation’s critical role – particularly in the aftermath of October 7. The trip will also … Read more
As a Jew in Australia – Anonymous Lev Echad member
Where do I even begin? Perhaps at the beginning. Well, casting back 2000 years might take a while, so how about we start at a more recent event that changed the life of every Jew forever; October 7, 2023. It would do everyone good to remember what happened that day in order to understand why … Read more
WIZO Review January 2025
Israeli Youth Declare: I Am Here In December, WIZO launched the “I am Here” project to spark public dialogue with and about teens during the war, focusing on growth from adversity. Believing in Israeli youth as a vital force for societal recovery, the project emphasized resilience, hope, and a commitment to change. “Through this project, … Read more
Poem Chanukah – Festival of Lights
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
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
Jewish Community Commemoration of 7 October: we were privileged to hear from The Honorable Peter Dutton MP.
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
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