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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The eyes see and cannot believe. A children’s soccer game on Saturday turned into a massacre. We have seen a lot of terrible things in the past year, but the murder of children – you just can’t get used to it. Do not look for justice in The Hague, justice does not interest the Lebanese … Read more

Last Thursday, WIZO Lev Echad was honoured to welcome nearly 200 community members to a sold-out event. The event was specifically to showcase the recent Lev Echad Mission to Israel. The powerful storytelling and engaging recounts of the Lev Echad journey created meaningful connections and brought to life the impactful work of WIZO, Israel’s largest … Read more

We sadly say goodbye to Yossi Saragossi – Director of WIZO Ahuzat Yeladim for the past 18 years, as he enters the next chapter of his life – Retirement.    Please see the message below from Anita Friedman, Chairperson World WIZO and the attached photographs. Yossi was recently honoured a Lifetime Achievement Award from World WIZO, for … Read more