The New York Chapter
WIZO USA, is a nonprofit women’s organization and and independent federation affiliated with World WIZO headquartered in Israel. Since 1959, WIZO is recognized by the United Nations as a non-governmental organization (NGO) with consultative status in the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF).
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
Founding President, WIZO USA
Gail Perl
Co-President, WIZO USA
Joan Kahn
Vice President, WIZO USA
Mireille Manocherian
Vice President, WIZO USA
Victoria Sakhai
Vice President, WIZO USA
Mira Sofer
Vice President, WIZO USA
Marci Waterman
Vice President, WIZO USA
Sherrie Soleymani
New York Executive
Esther Chetrit
Vice Chair, WIZO NY
Lizzie Domansky
Vice Chair, WIZO NY
Elisa Fadlun
Vice President, WIZO USA
Brenda Abuaf
Operations Chair, WIZO NY
Lisa Ohebshalom
Chair, WIZO NY
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
AVIV Representative
Roxana Tetenbaum
Tanya Zuckerbrot
Michele Lee Fine
Endowment Campaign Chair
Debbie August
Mitzvahs Matter Chair
Lauren Behfarin
Rising Leaders Co-Chair
Arielle Krinick
Rising Leaders Co-Chair
Lauren Tetenbaum Dorman
Rising Leaders Co-Chair
Rachel Aschendorf
Young Leadership Co-Chair
Alicia Chetrit
Young Leadership Co-Chair
Stephan Sakhai
Young Leadership Co-Chair
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
Estera Stawski
Arlene Stein
Chantal Taic
Debi Wisch
Alison Wolfson
Hope Ziff
Parent New York Chapters
The Rising Leaders Chapter
The WIZO Rising Leaders Chapter is a group of young professionals dedicated to community building and networking here at home to support WIZO’s programs and policies in Israel. This chapter aims to raise awareness of WIZO’s mission while carrying out the Jewish values of social justice and tzadakah.
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
WIZO New York’s Young Leadership chapter hosts events throughout the year which create social connections with young like-minded Jewish professionals as well as networking and educational opportunities, all while raising funds to improve the lives of thousands of women, children, and elderly in Israel.
The Young Leadership chapter’s events range from tech talks, happy hours, singles events, athletic tournaments and more.
CHANGE A LIFE TODAY
WIZO USA, The Women’s International Zionist Organization, is a worldwide non-profit organization that operates over 800 social welfare projects in Israel.
How may we help you?
Build your connection to Jewish women across the world and together improve the lives of millions in Israel. WIZO USA was founded over 90 years ago by women with the shared goal of supporting Israel. Today, vibrant, talented women like you continue to support Israel’s women and children and express their Jewish values in ways that are most meaningful to them.
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