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Dear friends, I am pleased to send you “WIZO at War: Impact Report”, an overview of some of the key initiatives WIZO has taken in response to the devastating events of October 7 and the subsequent Iron Swords War, now in its sixth month. As you will see, these efforts cover the entire span of … Read more

In so many ways, we are all still stuck in 2023, on October 7, 2023 to be more precise. But life must, and does, go on. In 2024, WIZO charges ahead to the new year with strength, determination, and hope for a brighter future. Here’s a brief recap of what’s been happening since we marked … Read more

The WIZO EGM was held online this year due to the current situation in Israel. Esther Mor stepped down as World WIZO President, and the position was filled without contest by WIZO NSW Past President Anat Vidor. All at WIZO NSW congratulate Esther on a marvellous and most successful 8 year term, and warmly welcome … Read more

Last night at a WIZO NSW Representative meeting, past President Diane Symonds was honoured with the prestigious Rebecca Sieff award. This is internationally recognised as the highest award that a volunteer can achieve in WIZO. It is presented to a person who has given to WIZO over many years, countless hours, many events, speeches, outreach, … Read more

We are proud of Claudia **! Claudia is 11 years old, daughter of WIZO member Antonia** and granddaughter of WIZO member and Executive Member Bertha**. Claudia has heard how children in the South of Israel are suffering right now, and, with WIZO very much part of her family identity has made a substantial donation from … Read more

“Israel’s Response to the Hamas Massacre” compiled by the Department for Combating Antisemitism in the World Zionist Organization.

I thought I should share the wonderful message I received on Facebook Messenger from Tammi Wassner Rich, which encapsulates the essence of WIZO. I am extremely proud of her acknowledgment of WIZO Australia’s contribution in Israel.  Thank you again for your support – Am Yisrael Chai. Best wishes Michelle, President – WIZO Australia Hi Michelle, … Read more

Anita Friedman, World WIZO Chairperson, is currently on an outreach and fundraising mission in Canada on behalf of Israel and WIZO, and during her tour she has met incredible WIZO members, donors and young people eager to join the WIZO movement and support Israel. She is also keenly aware of the raging antiSemitism that has … Read more

They shout “Free Gaza” even though it’s an independent territory • They support Hamas even though a quarter of Muslims worldwide are committed to undermining Western culture • The new anti-Semites have no idea why they’re anti-Semites. New heights of anti-Semitism are being reached worldwide, every day: shouts of “Jews to the gas” in the … Read more

Dear friends, I would like to begin by saying that we are acutely aware of the deep distress that you, and all those who love Israel around the world, have been feeling since that terrible day of October 7th. In some ways, it is even harder for you than it is for us, because every … Read more