WIZO- Ending the Cycle of Violence
Weekly Story: WIZO- Ending the Cycle of Violence
WIZO is dedicated to helping women living with domestic violence and preventing violence in the home. Through operating two shelters for battered women, and their children, WIZO provides these women with the tools to be independent and live violence-free lives.
CHW Nahalal Youth Village: Meet Karni
Weekly Story: CHW Nahalal Youth Village: Meet Karni
Karni is a 14-year-old student studying at CHW Nahalal Youth Village. One of Karni’s passions in life is horseback riding. In fact, since she was a little girl, Karni has been riding horses; for her, it is as natural as walking! Keep reading to learn about Karni’s recent great achievement!
A Hadassah Hospital Miracle
Weekly Story: A Hadassah Hospital Miracle
35 year-old Leah-Sara was rushed to Hadassah Ein Kerem, where a CT scan revealed that she had cerebral hemorrhage from two aneurysms. Read about how Neurosurgeon and Department Head, Prof. Jose Cohen operated on her, and her remarkable recovery.
Assaf Harofeh Medical Center Races in Memory of Soldier
Weekly Story: Assaf Harofeh Medical Center Races in Memory of Soldier
Nearly 50 employees from Assaf Harofeh Medical Center participated in a special race that was held in memory of Solomon Gaviria, one of two soldiers who were murdered in a terror attack that occurred nearly two months ago
CHW Hadassim Children and Youth Village Nominated for the National Education Prize
Weekly Story: CHW Hadassim Children and Youth Village Nominated for the National Education Prize
CHW Hadassim Children and Youth Village is being considered for the National Education Prize, considered against 120 education institutions across Israel!
A Powerful Message to Girls
Weekly Story: A Powerful Message to Girls
Last week at the MTV VMAs, pop star P!nk shared a moving conversation that she had with her young daughter and her impressions that followed the conversation. P!nk expressed a powerful message that emphasized the critical need to empower girls and young women in our society.
Hugs for Rosa
Weekly Story: Hugs for Rosa
Despite pleas from her husband, Rosa’s mother refused to get treatment for her obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), which has had an adverse effect on her daughter’s well being. Read how a WIZO Daycare helped Rosa and her family cope.
Dalia Loves to Dance
Weekly Story: Dalia Loves to Dance
For long days, Dalia cowered in the corner of the room she shared with her mother and brother at a WIZO shelter, her body shaking in fear. Child psychologists at the shelter worked to restore the young girl’s fragile confidence, and find happiness.
Cannonball
Weekly Story: Cannonball
Read the story of Tal, a young child who suffered the agony of narcotic withdrawal, and was referred by welfare services to a WIZO Daycare. With the help of the dedicated staff, he is now a happy and thriving toddler!
Hadassah Hospital Saves Birthright Student
Weekly Story: Hadassah Hospital Saves Birthright Student
The doctors at Hadassah Medical Center recently saved the life of Kimberly Winkler, a 22 year old industrial engineering student from Minnesota who suffered a massive brain aneurysm while on her Birthright trip in Jerusalem.
