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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

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.