The New York Chapter
Since 1982, WIZO NY, a volunteer organization that also serves as WIZO USA Headquarters, has been unwaveringly committed to supporting our projects and programs for the women, children and elderly in Israel. WIZO NY and our sister chapters across the country are responsible for operating and maintaining 9 Day Care centers, 2 Youth Villages and Dormitories for youth at risk, 2 Shelters for Battered Women and their children, and a center for the Prevention of Violence as part of the 800 project network WIZO operates throughout the country.
In the United states WIZO aims to strengthen the bonds between Israel and American Jewry by promoting Jewish identity and education. WIZO New York is a charitable tax-exempt organization pursuant to Section 501(C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Tax ID: 13-3041381
National Board Members
Evelyn Sommer
Gail Perl
Joan Kahn
Mireille Manocherian
Victoria Sakhai
Mira Sofer
Marci Waterman
New York Executive
Lisa Ohebshalom
Elisa Fadlun
Esther Chetrit
Lizzie Domansky
Brenda Abuaf
Governing Board of Directors
Wilma Aschendorf
Juliet Berkowitz
Haley Lieberman Binn
Nancy Chetrit
Debbie Cooper
Fortune Dushey
Lauren Schor Geller
Mona Gora-Sterling
Marjorie Harris
Charlene Khaghan
Jamie Mitchell
Marcy Sakhai
Mara Sandler
Lydia Shalem
Arlette Shaya
Elizabeth Shaoul Wilens
Monica Shatz
Rachel Shnay
Roxana Tetenbaum
Tanya Zuckerbrot
Michele Lee Fine
Debbie August
Lauren Behfarin
Arielle Krinick
Lauren Tetenbaum Dorman
Rachel Aschendorf
Alicia Chetrit
Stephan Sakhai
New York Board of Directors
Azita Aghravi
Marisa Fox Bevilaqua
Erit Cohen
Caren Constantiner
Melanie Damaghi
Chaiki Feldman
Sima Ghadamian
Carin Gribetz
Gila Goodman
Nazee Moinian
Ruty Fouzailoff
Dina Perry
Samantha Podolsky
Gabriela Shnay
Sherrie Soleymani
Estera Stawski
Arlene Stein
Chantal Taic
Debi Wisch
Alison Wolfson
Hope Ziff
The Rising Leaders Chapter
The Rising Leaders chapter’s events range from family events, lectures and series, local community service events, singles events and more.
The Young Leadership Chapter
The Young Leadership chapter’s events range from tech talks, happy hours, singles events, athletic tournaments and more.
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WIZO USA, The Women’s International Zionist Organization, is a worldwide non-profit organization that operates over 800 social welfare projects in Israel.
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