Women Leading Through Volunteering: PKI Collaborates with WIZO

PKI’s women’s group in Petah Tikva recently gathered to explore volunteering as a form of women’s leadership and a powerful way to strengthen community.

The session was led by Anna Keysar, a local artist, community activist, and longtime volunteer. Anna introduced participants to WIZO (the Women’s International Zionist Organization) and shared how volunteering can support women, children, older adults, and other vulnerable communities while creating connection and belonging.

The discussion highlighted the shared values of WIZO and Project Kesher: women are not simply recipients of community support, they are leaders who identify needs, build connections, and turn shared values into action. Participants also shared their own volunteer experiences and explored ways to contribute to Israeli society, including through cultural and artistic initiatives.

Grounded in the Jewish principle Kol Yisrael arevim zeh bazeh, “All Israel is responsible for one another,” the gathering resulted in an inspiring exchange of ideas, experiences, and opportunities for women to lead through service.