Passover is the quintessential family celebration in Judaism. We remember the liberation of the Hebrew people from slavery in Egypt, that is, the creation of the people of Israel, the formation of a people as such.” In the weeks leading up to Passover there is an important movement in any Jewish house, we clean, tidy, […]
ICJW co-sponsored a parallel event at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women in New York, under the auspices of the CSW67 Forum, together with co-sponsors Generations United and World ORT. Under the title “Technology and Education: Public and Private Partnerships around the world, the speakers discussed educational partnerships in Israel, the USA, […]
International Agunah Day is traditionally commemorated on Ta’anit Esther, the Fast of Esther, the day before Purim. This year, considering the current situation in Israel vis a vis the impending changes to the judiciary, we must be especially mindful of the plight of Agunot. It appears that the Beth Din in Israel will gain increased […]
Message from Robyn Lenn OAM, Chair of the ICJW Status of Women Committee March 8 is a date which should be known by every woman in every country! It is important to you, to all women, and to our organisations. It is the date on which International Women’s Day has been celebrated all over the world […]
The International Council of Jewish Women expresses support for the struggle of the women’s organizations in Israel and stands united in opposition to the planned reform of Israel’s judicial system. Version en español en la parte inferior. The proposed radical transformation of power between the branches of government will have direct dire consequences for Israeli […]
Dr. Joan Lurie Goldberg and Judy Mintz, ICJW Representatives to the United Nations in New York, participated in a number of events to mark International Holocaust Memorial Day in January 2023. Here is their report. Outreach Program on the Holocaust: Theme: Home and Belonging Exploring how victims adjusted their ideas of “home” and “belonging” as […]
Marine Solomonishvili reports on the International Holocaust Remembrance Day events held in Tbilisi, Georgia, on January 27, 2023, with the participation of the Council of Jewish Women in Georgia & Foundation LEA. The first event was a Holocaust education seminar hosted by Ilia State University in Tbilisi, under the auspices of the Public Defender / Ombudsman […]
English follows Spanish 27 de enero – Día Internacional de Conmemoración del Holocausto – día de la lucha contra el antisemitismo y el racismo. En noviembre de 2005, las Naciones Unidas (ONU) aprobaron una resolución que se establecía que el 27 de enero se marcara como el día de recordación mundial del Holocausto. En la […]
Jewish women and women’s organizations around the world who are affiliated with the International Council of Jewish Women have joined the WJC campaign #WeRemember for International Holocaust Remembrance Day, January 27, 2023. The International Council of Jewish Women is an active member of the World Jewish Congress and the United Nations, as a member of […]
Version en español en la parte inferior. Dear Friends, This last year was a difficult one for the Jewish people and other vulnerable communities around the world. Rising antisemitism and the increased spread of Holocaust denial online have led to new threats that demand urgent action. Encouraging society to reflect on the lessons of the […]
