WIZO Review February 2025

WIZO Earns Ministerial Award

Israel’s Minister for Social Equality and the Advancement of Women awarded WIZO the “Ministerial Award in the Field of Combating Violence Against Women” for 2024. A ceremony was held at the President’s Residence this week with Israel’s President Isaac Herzog bestowing the honor, which recognizes our significant contribution to this field during the Iron Swords war.

The MOR unfolded against the backdrop of major international events, including the Gaza ceasefire, the release of the first three hostages, and the resignation of the IDF Chief of Staff, while a new U.S. administration took office.

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Together We Rise: MOR 2025

WIZO’s annual Meeting of Representatives brought together Zionist leaders from around the world for a powerful week in Israel, where they witnessed firsthand WIZO’s transformative impact on women, children, and society.

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Woman of WIZO

This month’s WOW is none other than the incredible Monique Asher, a dedicated WIZO employee for over 35 years. Among many other responsibilities in the External Relations Division, Monique is the “general” of the MOR. We salute her for her contributions.

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WIZO Hasbara: Straight Facts

In this edition of Straight Facts by Rolene Marks, we continue to bear witness by hearing from ZAKA, United Hatzalah first responders, find out about Kinocide and more.

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Firsthand account:

Kelsey Grinstein
Vice Chair, WIZO DALLAS

My first MOR

Participating in the MOR gave me an invaluable perspective into the deep impact of WIZO and how essential our programs and facilities are for Israeli society. Witnessing firsthand the impact these initiatives have on communities across Israel deepened my understanding of the country’s diverse needs and reinvigorated my passion for the WIZO mission. Now more than ever there is so much to be done and I left the trip extremely motivated to roll up my sleeves with the rest of my WIZO Dallas chapter to keep making an impact!

Mourning the Loss: Marion Wiesel

Activist, translator, strategist, and wife of Elie Wiesel, has passed away at 94. A Holocaust survivor and key force behind his legacy, she co-founded The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity and initiated the creation of the first Beit Tzipora Center in Israel, a partnership with WIZO, providing vital academic support to over 1,000 Ethiopian-born children each year. May her memory be a blessing.