History

• Founded in 1927 
• Today, the federation has 16 branches that each organize events on Jewish heritage, women’s issues, the rise of anti-Semitism in Europe and Israel advocacy 
• Events include bazaars and luncheons, as well as main fundraising events, Adeissima Gala
• ADEI WIZO Adelina Della Pergola Literary Prize – awards Jewish authors and books that speak about Jewish subjects and Israel reality. Has an adult jury and a student jury of 700 pupils. 
• National forum of Jewish Italian Women
• Current president, Susanna Sciaky, has been involved with WIZO since childhood 
• Territorial sections in 16 different cities: Milan, Turin, Genoa, Trieste, Venice, Verona, Ferrara, Padua, Bologna, Ancona, Florence, Livorno, Siena, Rome, Naples, Merano.
• Had a strong response to the 2023 flooding in the Romagna regions: raised money to rebuild the Azzaroli nursery school in Sant’Agata sul Santerno