I hope that you are all well. I write this in the days following Yom Hashoa, Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut. These are days where we are acutely aware of what the price is when we don’t have a state and an army, the price that many have paid to ensure our freedom – and our gratitude for the miracle we have built in our ancient, ancestral homeland.
In these difficult days post 7 October, when Israel is still as war and the ugly face of antisemitism rears its head in many of your communities, we are reminded of the special community that we have built through WIZO – and what we have endured in our over 100 years as a movement.
We are proud to be WIZO – the Women’s International Zionist Movement. Your work and dedication is helping hundreds of thousands of Israelis through these extremely challenging times – Thank you!!!
In this month’s edition of Straight Facts, we read excerpts from Douglas Murray’s new book, investigate the horrors of 7/10, hear from remarkable Israelis and more.
Please share with your communities and Federations.
I hope this is of service to you.
World WIZO Executive: Head of Public Diplomacy & Hasbara
Rolene Marks is a freelance journalist, broadcaster and keynote speaker who appears on international radio, television and has been published in numerous global publications. Rolene is the owner of Rolene Marks Consulting, specializing in Media, Public Relations, and Consulting on Jewish and Israel-related issues. Rolene is a member of the World WIZO Executive holding the Public Diplomacy portfolio and represents World WIZO at the UN Alliance of Civilizations sessions on antisemitism. She is also World WIZO’s representative to the International Alliance of Women.
