WIZO Hasbara

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:

https://www.israelstory.org/episode/rachel-cohen-kagan/

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:

https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-754927

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:

https://www.australianjewishnews.com/the-skys-the-limit/

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:

https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2023-07-19/ty-article/full-text-israeli-presidents-speech-to-congress/00000189-6e68-de6d-a1ef-ffeac5950000