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'Rebuilding Israeli society': WIZO opens annual Meeting of Representatives in Tel Aviv

Held under the theme “We Are Here-Zionism 2026,” the statement describes this year’s MOR week as taking place “against the backdrop of the conclusion of a complex security and social period."

FEBRUARY 5, 2026|ByLEO FEIERBERG BETTER

Efrat Sharabi from the Welfare Ministry, WIZO chairperson Anita Friedman, WIZO Australia federation president Michele Spiro, and World WIZO president Anat Vidor.

Two new adolescent units open at WIZO shelter for survivors of domestic violence

Until now, older teenagers accompanying their mothers were often forced to remain behind or live in conditions that did not meet their developmental needs.

JANUARY 15, 2026|BySARAH BEN-NUN

A WIZO report points at rising teen dating violence. (Ilustration)

WIZO warns in annual report of rising teen dating violence, nat’l data breakdown

The findings reveal the depth of a crisis that WIZO says now begins in adolescence and extends into adulthood, while policymakers remain largely in the dark.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025|BySARAH BEN-NUN

Tova Ben-Dov, Honorary Life President of World WIZO, passes away at 88

Ben-Dov was recognized as a leading figure in the Zionist and social movements in Israel and worldwide, a respected leader, and dedicated member of WIZO for sixty years.

OCTOBER 25, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Grapevine, January 19 2024, Talking Turkey with a vengeance

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

JANUARY 19, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN

Dr. Nina Nordstrom, ambassador of Finland with MDA Director-General Eli Bin.

WIZO Battered Women’s Shelter celebrates 40th anniversary

WIZO and government officials, formerly sheltered women and children speak. 200,000 women and 500,000 child domestic violence victims annually.

JUNE 12, 2023ByBEN RAAB

Workers in the daycare educational system protest in Tel Aviv, demanding better working conditions. October 3, 2021

Young Israeli chess champions crowned amid rocket fire

The champions will get the chance to represent Israel at the World Championship and European Championship.

APRIL 7, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Six of the champions from the chess championship for young Israelis.

Grapevine January 18, 2023: Saturday night live

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

JANUARY 18, 2023ByGREER FAY CASHMAN

DANEL JAFFE breaks a glass at his wedding as his bride, Roni, his mother, Tamar (in blue), the bride’s mother, Yael Levin, and the groom’s father, Zalli Jaffe, look on.

Grapevine September 16, 2022: A cherry blossom swan song

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022ByGREER FAY CASHMAN

MICHAL HERZOG chats with a lone soldier.

Celebrity memorabilia sale's proceeds donated to women's shelters

In a joint initiative by WIZO, eBay and Gett Delivery, celebrities are auctioning off personal memorabilia in order to raise funds for women's shelters.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

By 2121, WIZO hopes gender disparity is no longer an issue

“If we do our job correctly, [by 2121], it should not be an issue anymore - not race, not religion, not gender,” said World WIZO CEO Anita Friedman.

OCTOBER 14, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

WIZO head: Shira Isakov is just one case

JPost One-on-One Zoomcast, Episode 32 - Tamar Beeri with Anita Friedman, chairperson of WIZO Worldwide: Friedman said that violence in the family is a "silent pandemic."

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021ByTAMAR URIEL-BEERI