The WIZO movement is not affiliated to any political party but that is not to say that WIZO is not political in her own right. Her politics are unashamedly Zionist and as such, WIZO is duty-bound by the principles on which she was founded to loudly and proudly, boldly and blatantly promote Israel – and there can be no WIZO member who does not call herself a Zionist. It is a hand in glove situation and the fit is made to measure. It is admirable that WIZO chaverot around the globe work tirelessly to raise funds for the betterment of Israeli society, yet I am sure that their endeavors would be enhanced further if that same effort was utilized in increasing awareness of Israel’s manifold achievements and in so doing, the bar that Israel raises for the greater good of mankind would be lifted even higher. We are pro-rata few in numbers but if we all lend our voice we can go some way to straighten out the often distorted view of our State of Israel that seems to gain momentum with every call for BDS by those who would celebrate the downfall of the one Jewish State. It is as ever crucial to advocate, to promote, to explain and to enlighten. It is as ingrained in the WIZO ethos just as much as providing food for the hungry Israeli child. For what good is milk to a baby if its existence is threatened in other ways? Many will throw stones on Israel’s reputation. As a people, we have experienced and continue to experience condemnation for nothing more than our existence. It is up to us to dispel myths, to fight half-truths for if we, the Zionists, keep quiet in the face of rising demonization of Israel, and then we are as guilty as the perpetrators. As WIZO members, we stand with her and for her and we are duty-bound to defend her reputation. That is the politics of WIZO. Tricia Schwitzer
Posted on: Thu, 11 Dec 2014 11:56:36 +0000
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