by Andy Schwartz | Mar 2, 2026 | Shelley Shares
For Such a Time as This In the days of Esther, the Jewish people lived between fear and hope. Sirens of danger filled the air, and uncertainty pressed against every home. Yet in the quiet chambers of Shushan, a young woman discovered that courage often arrives...
by Andy Schwartz | Dec 12, 2025 | Shelley Shares
Hanukkah: A Season of Light and Resilience On the 14th of December, we will usher in Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights. It is a time when we celebrate the miraculous triumph of the Jewish people, our victorious resistance against oppression, and our unwavering fight...
by Andy Schwartz | Nov 20, 2025 | Shelley Shares
Celebrating Children: Nurturing the Future with WIZO Thursday, 20th November, marks Universal Children’s Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the rights, well-being, and potential of every child. It is also an opportunity to reflect on the vital work that organisations...
by Andy Schwartz | Oct 28, 2025 | Shelley Shares
Kindness Is Not a Whisper: Reflections Ahead of World Kindness Day The past few weeks have reminded us how fragile the world can feel, and yet, how resilient the human spirit remains. Amidst noise, uncertainty, and headlines that tug at our hearts, we are invited to...
by Andy Schwartz | Aug 8, 2025 | Shelley Shares
A Woman’s Place Is at the Heart of Change In South Africa, the 9th of August holds deep meaning. It reminds us of the power of women to rise, resist, and reshape society. It echoes the brave footsteps of 20,000 women who, in 1956, marched to the Union Buildings to say...
