WIZO
Rolene Marks.
May 17, 2019, 12:00 am
Tackling apartheid claims
A WIZO activist renowned for fighting the claim that Israel is an apartheid state is in Australia this week.
By Nathan Jeffay
Noga Barkan.
February 20, 2019, 12:00 am
Make-A-Wish making it possible
The Make-A-Wish Shared Appeal makes wishes come true for children battling life-threatening conditions in Australia and Israel. All donations are shared equally between both countries.
By Rebecca Davis
Jessica Chastain (right) took on the role of Molly Bloom (left) in the Oscar-nominated film Molly's Game. Photo: Getty/Mike Coppola
August 3, 2018, 4:34 pm
WIZO campaign in full bloom
From skiing sweetheart to poker princess, Molly Bloom's intriguing memoir about her tumultuous career trajectory was recently adapted into an Oscar-nominated film. Bloom will present as keynote speaker at WIZO's gala event this month.
Betty Wilkenfeld at the launch of her Montefiore Community Life Story in April.
June 10, 2018, 12:01 am
‘A sad loss for the community’
COMMUNAL identity Betty Wilkenfeld, who passed away on Sunday aged 87, has been remembered as "a highly respected stalwart of the community".
By Gareth Narunsky
Stand Up Mitzvah Day volunteers with members of the Sudanese community.
November 26, 2017, 12:00 am
A marvellous Mitzvah Day
"Phenomenal" and "an outstanding success" were just some of the words used by organisers to describe Mitzvah Day held on Sunday.
By Rebecca Davis
The only wartime photo of Francine, taken in Brussels in 1942.
July 13, 2017, 12:01 am
A child survivor’s story
Through the kindness of strangers, toddler Francine Lazarus was able to survive World War II, and recounted her amazing story to Yael Brender.
By Yael Brender
Monday Morning Cooking Club members (from left) Lynn Niselow, Merelyn Clamers, Lisa Goldberg, Jacqui Israel and Natanya Eskin. Photo: Alan Benson
April 7, 2017, 9:47 am
Recipes from the heart
A firefigher at the scene of a bushfire which started on November 25 near Nataf, outside of Jerusalem. Photo: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90.
December 1, 2016, 12:00 am
Appeals for fire-ravaged Israel
Australian Jewry is being urged to dig deep to help with the recovery and rebuilding effort in Israel following the devastating fires.
By Evan Zlatkis
Moshe Ya’alon in Sydney this week. Photo: Noel Kessel.
August 25, 2016, 12:00 am
Ya’alon in Australia
FOR Moshe “Bogie” Ya’alon, the man who could be Israel’s next prime minister, visiting Australia has become something of a tradition.
By Evan Zlatkis
Moshe Ya’alon
July 8, 2016, 12:00 am
Joining forces to fight poverty
The Joint and WIZO have joined forces for the first time since 1967, and will hold a joint event next month to help Israelis living on the margins.
Ann Zablud (centre) with (l-r) Miriam Suss and Ilse Lamm. Photo: Dean Schmideg
March 31, 2016, 12:00 am
Pioneering Ann mourned
JEWISH leaders paid tribute to the memory of communal pioneer Ann Zablud, who passed away this week, aged 95.
By Peter Kohn
October 24, 2013, 12:00 am
Kashrut Authority’s monopoly in jeopardy
By Joshua Levi
July 19, 2013, 12:00 am
World WIZO head arrives in Australia
WIZO is “Zionism in action”, according to its world chairperson Professor Rivka Lazovsky, who arrived in Australia this week.
By Gareth Narunsky
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