WIZO around the world
PANAMA
Table Setting Competition
WIZO Hatikva sponsored a table setting competition,
which included a wine tasting session and a tasty lunch.
Competitors were free to do anything they wished, and
the results were extremely creative, original and artistically
set tables. Judges evaluated the tables on protocol,
creativity, originality and harmony. Submissions included a
hand-painted glass table, a table in the sand, a book-club
ambiance-inspired table – and of course a Shabbat table.
Contestants also came up with highly creative names for
their entries, including Secrets of the Sea, Breaking News,
Poker Night, Summer Grace, Time, Dry Nature, and even WIZO
Menu.
Jewish Museum Inauguration
Political Breakfast
This year, on the 2014 commemoration of Kristallnacht, the
Paraguayan Jewish Community held the inauguration of
the new Dr. Walter Kochmann Jewish Museum. The event
included a moving opening ceremony that saw the street
housing the new museum crowded with supporters. Many
different sectors of the Paraguayan community attended,
including well-known personalities from government and
the private sector – and of course WIZO representatives.
At a moving conclusion to the inauguration ceremony, the
ribbon was cut by a Holocaust survivor.
Acclaimed political activist Rhonda Kadalie was the guest
speaker at one of Cape Town’s most prestigious fundraisers
of the year. Hosted by the Gila Branch of the Bnoth Zion
Association WIZO, the event included a wonderful breakfast
and a fascinating talk.
(l to r) Suzanne Luck and Felicity Isserow with Past Chairs
Li Boiskin, Barbara Flax, Moonyeen Castle, and WIZO SA
President Tamar Lazarus
(l-r) Convenor Sandra Sternberg, Rhoda Kadalie, Adele Saven,
(Back) Connie Berman, Tamar Lazarus
Golf Day
A beautifully set table
PARAGUAY
Valves for Paediatric Neurosurgery
“Damas Israelitas del Paraguay” fulfilled their commitment
to the most vulnerable sector of the population, delivering
valves for children’s neurosurgery to the Neurosurgery
Clinics Hospital in Asunción. WIZO is the largest and most
important Jewish women’s organisation in Paraguay, active
for more than 90 years. WIZO Paraguay works to promote
respect, equality of rights and opportunities for all human
beings without distinction, with particular emphasis on
education, health and general welfare.
(l to r) Raquel Perera, Graciela Kemper, Susy Abraham
and Rosana Barán represented Wizo at the ceremony of the
Kristallnacht in Asuncion, Paraguay
The annual BZA WIZO Sponsor-A-Child golf day got off to
a fabulous start. With beautiful weather, beautiful prizes
and most of all beautiful Aviv committee members, this
year’s BZA WIZO golf day was the best one yet in the event’s
history.
Durban
The WIZO Tree of Life
WIZO Durban celebrated their milestone 80th AGM, which
was appropriately themed, WIZO Tree of Life: Strength,
Vitality & Love. Marcia Strous and Arline Foreman were
presented with certificates in appreciation of their many
years of devoted and loyal service to WIZO Durban.
SOUTH AFRICA
Cape Town
Girls Night Out
Aviv Shorashim hosted a Girls Night Out event that was
held at the Ster Kinekor Cavendish Square. Attended by 80
WIZO members and non-members alike, the evening was
themed ‘Your Best Holiday’ and requested that attendees
come dressed in their best holiday gear. The event included
a movie screening as well as a raffle with outstanding prizes,
including overnight stays and spa packages. The bestdressed lady was also presented with an award, bringing a
wonderful close to a fabulous, fun evening.
WIZO chaverot at the golf day fundraiser held at the King David
Golf Club
WIZO Durban Executive Committee: Front (l to r): Arline
Foreman, Shirley Schneiderman, Lorraine Berzack, Marlene
Keats, Laraine Cohen
Back (l to r): Laurienne Baitz (co-Chair), Colleen Mervis (coChair), Vivienne Stiller (Secretary), Michelle Nathan (co-Chair),
Lynn Foster, Marcia S