Dear Friends, In it's 66 years of existence as a modern state, Israel has accomplished many amazing and positive things and WIZO has been there every

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Dear Friends,

In it's 66 years of existence as a modern state, Israel has accomplished many amazing and positive things and WIZO has been there every step of the way helping to build essential social infrastructure. There are many challenges ahead as the State continues to grapple with important issues; but with the help of WIZO members and supporters worldwide we can continue to ensure that today’s most vulnerable Israeli citizens can become tomorrow’s fully contributing members of society. You can contribute to WIZO in many ways. Including a visit to one of our 800 projects on your next visit to Israel is one of them. Come and see for yourself the special work that WIZO does. Seeing really is believing!

Click on the picture below to see our video greeting. Happy 66th Birthday, Israel.

Janine Gelley
Chairperson, Organization and Tourism Division
World WIZO

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Courtesy of Chas Newkey-Burden

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Courtesy of Lazos via JTA

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Courtesy of Stuart Schoffman

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Compiled by World WIZO Organization & Tourism Division

Co-editors: Lisa Moss, Raquel Dar

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