WIZO
This year's WIZO Lev Echad group will travel to Israel in June.
March 19, 2025, 12:25 pm
Another powerful mission to Israel
This year, 24 women will embark on a powerful mission to witness firsthand the impact of WIZO's work across all sectors of Israeli society.
By AJN STAFF
Nate Buzz has been one of Israel's greatest defenders. Photo: Instagram
August 19, 2024, 1:03 pm
Israel’s Brave Defenders
Nate Buzz will headline the WIZO Victoria and WIZO NSW events this month, along with a number of other speakers who have bravely defended Israel after October 7.
By Carly Adno and Peter Kohn
Incoming World WIZO president Anat Vidor.
January 17, 2024, 1:18 pm
Anat Vidor appointed World WIZO president
Anat Vidor said she is “extremely honoured and proud” to be appointed president of World WIZO.
By Shane Desiatnik
Diane and two of her children, Dean and Claudia, in Tel Aviv a few weeks ago.
November 2, 2023, 8:30 am
‘This is my home’
'These people are young; they're supposed to be in the prime of their lives. But you're going to funerals with 700 or 800 people'.
By Jessica Abelsohn
October 12, 2023, 1:03 pm
Social media campaign a recipe for success
It is hoped the campaign will help to raise awareness about WIZO – a global charitable organisation dedicated to creating a bright future for women, children and families in need in Israel – while also bringing people together through a common love of food and cooking.
By AJN STAFF
Sky News Australia's Sharri Markson.
August 14, 2023, 6:54 am
‘Israel through the eyes of Australia’
“I’m looking forward to speaking at this year’s WIZO gala in Melbourne to spotlight the efforts of the organisation across its Youth Villages,” said Markson.
By AJN STAFF
Magda Steiner celebrates her 100th birthday.
August 10, 2023, 6:43 am
Holocaust survivor celebrates 100th
The family made a new life in Australia, settling in Burwood then East St Kilda, and later in Caulfield.
By Mia Gardiner
November 3, 2022, 11:10 am
Uncovering future leaders
The AJN looks at how our Jewish communal organisations are engaging with our youth.
By Carly Adno
From left: Nilly Berger, Eve Barlow, Michelle Spiro. Photo: Nadine Saacks.
August 25, 2022, 9:01 am
Barlow responds to ‘Holocaust revisionism’
'I feel a pressing need in these museums for something that shows that the Holocaust isn't a closed book. It's not a story that just ended in 1945 with the liberation of the camps and it is not an anomaly of history.'
By Carly Adno
Newly elected WIZO Australia president Michelle Spiro.
June 14, 2022, 9:00 am
Succession the key to success
"WIZO I do because I love it – I love what we do, I love how we help all these people and we've got to get young people to love it too."
By Carly Adno
Outgoing WIZO president Paulette Cherny.
May 29, 2022, 11:07 am
Paulette Cherny steps down
WIZO Australia president Paulette Cherny is stepping down from her role at the end of this month following her six-year term.
By Amanda Gunn
From left: Alexa Zeh, Lisa Salkinder, Kira Brandt, Terri Benda, Olivia Templeman and Miki Hendler.
February 7, 2022, 1:00 pm
The future leaders of WIZO
By AJN STAFF
August 18, 2021, 9:25 am
A time to give
The mitzvah of giving, tzedakah, helps make bar/bat mitzvahs even more meaningful. Your child will be spoilt for choice with these wonderful causes to share their big day with.
WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 30: Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, celebrating her 20th anniversary on the bench, is photographed in the West conference room at the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on Friday, August 30, 2013. (Photo by Nikki Kahn/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
October 1, 2020, 2:41 pm
The Notorious RBG
When Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away on erev Rosh Hashanah, the outpouring of grief was global. Four local Jewish leaders share their reflections on RBG and her legacy.
By Rebecca Davis
Joy Balkind. Photo: Giselle Haber
August 17, 2020, 10:38 pm
‘Grande dame of Sydney Jewry’ mourned
Joy Balkind, who passed away earlier this month aged 95, has been remembered as 'a true doyenne of the community'.
By Gareth Narunsky
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