Bnoth Zion WIZO Cape Town

19/06/2026

This Shabbat, we celebrate the power of investing in our youth. Through WIZO's support, guidance, and care, young people are given the opportunity to thrive and build brighter futures.

Shabbat Shalom from WIZO Cape Town💙

14/06/2026

While WIZO's primary focus is supporting women and children in Israel, we are also committed to making a difference in our local Cape Town community.

One of the organisations we proudly support is Mamma Mickey's Soup Kitchen and Crèche in Khayelitsha. Mamma Mickey's mission closely aligns with that of WIZO - caring for and uplifting vulnerable children and families. Through her dedication, compassion, and tireless efforts, Mama Mickey provides nutritious meals, early childhood care, and vital support to members of her community.

She is an inspiring woman whose work embodies the values of kindness, empowerment, and community service that WIZO strives to uphold.

12/06/2026

Today, Tel Aviv will march with pride.
Rainbow flags will fill the streets. People will celebrate openly, love openly, protest openly and be seen openly.
But just beyond Israel’s borders, the reality for LGBTQ+ people is very different.

Across much of the Middle East, LGBTQ+ people still face criminalisation, persecution, imprisonment, violence and in some places, even the possibility of death. For many, living openly is not an option. Safety can depend entirely on which country you were born in, which border you live behind and whether your identity is protected or punished.

That is the contrast this post is about.

Israel is not perfect. No democracy is. There is still more work to do, more rights to protect and more equality to fight for. But in this region, Israel stands apart.
It is a place where Pride is public.

Where LGBTQ+ people can serve, organize, protest, build families, love openly and demand change.
Where activists can push the courts, challenge the government and continue expanding rights.
That matters.
Because Pride is not just a parade.
It is visibility.
It is resilience.
It is freedom.
And in a region where too many LGBTQ+ people are forced into silence, visibility is an act of courage.

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08/06/2026

One moment, life feels almost normal.

The next, sirens sound. Ballistic missiles are launched. Families run to shelters. Everything changes in a second.

This is the 0-to-100 reality of life in Israel.

For women already living with trauma from months and years of war, from loss, displacement, reserve duty, and constant uncertainty, escalations like today’s do more than create fear. They can pull them back into the very place they have been working so hard to heal from.

Yuval Salomon, Social worker and group art therapist, leads WIZO support groups in southern Israel, including groups for partners of reservists through our Homefront Heroes program, and for women deeply affected by the war, including widows of October 7th.

These groups offer a different kind of mental support: a safe space for women who may not feel ready for traditional therapy, but who need connection, grounding, and understanding.

Often, the group becomes a bridge to deeper care. Often, it becomes a community that continues long after the workshop ends.

In a reality where “routine” can become emergency in a single second, these spaces are not a luxury. They are a lifeline

24/05/2026

WIZO Cape Town Shiri members and their families were proudly amongst the crowd supporting “Batman” as he ran the Cape Town Marathon in honour of the Bibas boys.

The Shiri Branch was named in memory of Shiri Bibas, mother to Ariel Bibas and Kfir Bibas, who were all tragically kidnapped and murdered in Gaza.

WIZO Cape Town is a proud to support Israel
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21/05/2026

Happy Shavuot! 🌾✨

As we celebrate the growth and harvest of this special season, may your life continue to flourish with joy, wisdom, and blessing. Wishing you and your loved ones a beautiful Shavuot filled with gratitude, abundance, and meaningful moments together.

Chag Sameach!

19/05/2026

19/05/2026

What an inspiring morning at WIZO Cape Town’s 123rd AGM - you could truly feel the energy in the room!

We were honoured to welcome two incredible guest speakers. Joshua Schewitz, Director of the South African Zionist Federation - Cape Council, delivered a thought-provoking address on the importance of creating space for new leaders to step forward and shape the future. We were also deeply moved by Dani Bitton, who shared her powerful personal story and voice with us - captivating the room and reminding us all of the strength, resilience, and spirit of WIZO women.

We were also proud to introduce our newly appointed Executive for 2026, alongside an exciting group of emerging young leaders stepping into key roles within WIZO Cape Town:

Jodi Abrahams, Rotem Morag-Bousso, Maxine Boyd, Moonyeen Castle, Janene Currie, Kim Daitsh, Felicity Isserow, Elanit Judes, Or Lahat, Esta Levitas, Suzanne Luck, Kelly Melnik, Donné Querido, Gill Raphael, Linda Saban, Elana Sandler, Lauren Shewitz, Natasha Yakobi, and Hila Zetler.

This marks an important and exciting step forward for WIZO Cape Town - strengthening leadership, ensuring meaningful succession, and bringing fresh energy, ideas, and passion into the future of our organisation.

Here’s to building, growing, and continuing to make an impact together.

14/05/2026

On Jerusalem Day, we celebrate a city that reflects the very spirit of women everywhere who support Israel - strong, resilient and deeply rooted in hope.

Jerusalem is not only a city of history, but a living symbol of endurance and unity.

May it continue to be a source of light, strength and peace for generations to come.

08/05/2026

Maternity leave can feel isolating.
The loss of routine, connection, and structure can be overwhelming.
Having a space to meet, share, and simply not feel alone
can change everything.