- Lisa Colter
Every Meal Counts
Weekly Story: Every Meal Counts
With 21% of children in Israel living under the poverty line, Canadian Hadassah-WIZO (CHW), together with World WIZO’s presence is critical. Read more to learn about Ayala and her family, just one example of how life-changing our work can be.
- Lisa Colter
Meet Ben Chor-Aharon, CHW Hadassim Dormitory Student and Future Superstar
Weekly Story: Meet Ben Chor-Aharon, CHW Hadassim dormitory student and future superstar
Ben Chor-Aharon, a dormitory student at CHW Hadassim Children and Youth Village has made it onto a new Israeli TV series which aims to find Israel’s next big talent! Watch an ad with his audition, where he managed to bring a judge to tears!
- Lisa Colter
“Iftar” Meal at Hadassah Academic College (HAC)
Weekly Story: “Iftar” Meal at Hadassah Academic College (HAC)
In light of Ramadan, the Arab-Muslim students from HAC's Department of Communication Disorders hosted a traditional "Iftar-Ramadan" meal for Jewish students and lecturers to learn more about the holiday and its customs. Keep reading to learn about the evening!
- Lisa Colter
Ben’s Story
Weekly Story: Ben's Story
Meet Ben, a child who was diagnosed as being 'on the autism spectrum' at a routine early age assessment at a WIZO Daycare Centre he attends. Read more to learn about the specialized treatment that he received, and how things have changed for Ben and his family.
- Lisa Colter
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!
- Lisa Colter
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!
- Lisa Colter
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.
- Lisa Colter
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!
- Lisa Colter
President’s Award of Excellence
Weekly Story: President's Award of Excellence
Annually, the President of Israel, Reuven Rivlin, honours soldiers and officers with the highly esteemed President's Award of Excellence that awards soldiers for their devotion to duty and professionalism. Some CHW Hadassim graduates were recipients!
- Lisa Colter
The Students of CHW Hadassim and CHW Nahalal Have Graduated!
WEEKLY STORY: The Students of CHW Hadassim and Nahalal Have Graduated!
Mazel Tov to our remarkable children from both CHW Hadassim Children and Youth Village and CHW Nahalal Youth Village! This past week, both youth villages hosted graduation ceremonies for the grade 12 students.
