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Shana Tova! It is a brand New Year in the Hebrew calendar and it brings with it fresh starts – and renewed hope. The past year has seen a lot of turbulence and despite growing divisions, WIZO remains resolutely focused on stability and unity. We hold amongst our WIZO family, a diverse range of opinions, but most important is our unbreakable unity. This is our focus – especially as Israel navigates sensitive terrain.
In this edition of Straight Facts – read President Herzog’s historic speech to Congress, learn lessons from Jamie Foxx, meet Rachel Kagan and more.
Rolene Marks,
World WIZO Executive: Head of Public Diplomacy & Hasbara
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Listen: WIZO’s Rachel Cohen Kagan
There were two women who signed Israel’s Declaration of Independence – one was Golda Meir and the other was Rachel Kagan. Learn more about this phenomenal WIZO lady in this podcast:
Lessons from Jamie Foxx
What can we learn from actor Jamie Foxx’s recent social media controversy? Perhaps more than a jab at Jews, it presented opportunity to learn about each other’s cultures. Read more:
https://layoftheland.online/2023/08/17/lessons-from-jamie-foxx/
The Only Jew in Greenland
Did you know there is one Jew who lives in Greenland? Read more about who Greenland’s only Jew is – and what he does for a living:
Scholars, Be Careful with your Words!
“Scholars, Be Careful with Your Words” – Psychological Warfare in the Age of Social Media and Political Discord. Read more about why this is important:
https://jcpa.org/article/scholars-be-careful-with-your-words/
The Sky is the Limit!
Former Israeli Air Force Commander, Amikam Norkin has been visiting WIZO Federations where he has featured as a keynote speaker. Here is an interview, featured in the Australian Jewish News:
Nelson Mandela’s Relationship with Israel
Anti-Apartheid and human rights icon, Nelson Mandela had a complicated relationship with the State of Israel. How did he feel about the Jewish state? Read more:
https://honestreporting.com/nelson-mandela-relationship-israel/
Full Text: President Herzog’s Historic Speech to Congress
President Herzog addressed a joint sitting of the US House of Congress when he visited in July and gave a historic speech. Here is the full text of the President’s speech that received many standing ovations:
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#Rolene Marks
Straight Facts
Rolene Marks is a passionate advocate for Israel and appears on radio, television and in print. She is a member of the Media Team Israel, an advocacy body that fights media bias as well as Truth be Told. She is the Chairperson of WIZO’s Hasbara Division.

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#72
Straight Facts
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