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Despite the war and tension in the north, 61 out of the 75 students have remained on site at Ahuzat Yeladim. Although the school that operates on campus is closed , all the therapeutic and recreational activities are still continuing.   Last night, the children spent most of the long hours in shelters because of numerous … Read more

WIZO’s Gan Vanoff Youth Village in Petach Tikva has begun welcoming families evacuated from southern Israel. The village has a team of dedicated staff who have diligently prepared bedrooms, stocked fridges with necessities. The first displaced people, from 12 families, began settling into their temporary homes. Dozens more are expected to arrive tomorrow. Among the … Read more

WIZO NSW was proud and delighted to host Major General Amikam Norkin (immediate former Commander Israeli Air Force) and his wife Aviva, at two events last weekend. Amikam Norkin is one of Israel’s most important military figures of this century. As Commander of the Israeli Air Force and member of the Israel Defence Forces General … Read more

Yesterday morning, in a glorious home on the water in the Eastern Suburbs, WIZO NSW hosted a ‘thank you’ morning tea – a thank you to the many women and men who annually Sponsor A Child In Israel. Keynote speaker, Kerri Sackville, was thought provoking, warm, funny, and everything that you would like to hear … Read more

REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS: Greetings – Michelle Spiro, Federal President Executive Report – Benita Kam, Vice President Treasurer Report – Julie Ross, Treasurer State President Report – Nilly Berger, President Presentation to Maxine Klarnet – Michelle Spiro Presentation to Bat Mitzvah Ella Miller – Nilly Berger Rebecca Sieff Award presented to Julie Ross – Nilly Berger … Read more

WIZO has a Men’s Hotline – the only one of its kind in Israel – to triage men who are violent and guide them toward therapy and help. Igor Kotovsky is from Netanya. And he is just one of many men whose life has changed as a result of a simple phone call. Here is … Read more

WIZO, Adamama Jnr and PJ Library held a Pre-Chanukah Sprinkles afternoon of craft, sensory play, a Chanukah story, songs and dance. The event was held in memory of Rose Fekete and her dedication to WIZO and Early Childhood Education. It was a very special afternoon filled with fun ahead of the festival of light.

The first day of school for children living in WIZO’s Gina Fromer Shelter for Women Victims of Domestic Violence and Their Children, in Central Israel.

Many months in the works, WIZO NSW was delighted to have the foresight to bring Eve Barlow down under. Eve, the outspoken Zionist and journalist, took Sydney by storm. Hundreds of WIZO members and friends had the privilege to hear Eve speak. To the detriment of her own successful musical journalism career, Eve has spent … Read more

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