World Zionist Congress

Orthodox slates claim nearly half of US votes in World Zionist Congress election

A surge in Orthodox votes reshapes the American delegation at the World Zionist Congress, challenging the traditional dominance of liberal movements.

 PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG addresses a gala event on August 29, 2022, on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of the First Zionist Congress, at the original venue, the Stadtcasino Basel, in Basel, Switzerland.
 PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG addresses a gala event on August 29, 2022, on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of the First Zionist Congress, at the original venue, the Stadtcasino Basel, in Basel, Switzerland.

World Zionist Congress needs unity, now more than ever - opinion

 PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG addresses a gala event on August 29, 2022, on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of the First Zionist Congress, at the original venue, the Stadtcasino Basel, in Basel, Switzerland.

Israel must take on greater role in ensuring Jewish continuity - opinion

 American Zionist Movement banner advertising the upcoming World Zionist Congress 2025 elections.

US hits record turnout in Zionist Congress election as voting closes Sunday - exclusive


A second Herzl moment: Why Zionist institutions must reform now - opinion

It’s time to pause and ask: Do Zionist institutions serve the Jewish people today, or primarily themselves?

 Batel Blaish-Sultanik is the Executive Director & Founder of the AID Coalition

WZC election: Betar US head removed from ZOA slate for aggressive behavior

The AEC said that Torossian engaged in aggressive, hateful, and vulgar attacks that offended the chairs.

 CEO 5W Public Relations Ronn Torossian speaks during 5WPR 15th Anniversary Event at Catch Rooftop on June 14, 2017 in New York City. In 2024 Torossian relaunched the Zionist group Betar in the United States.

Bridging the divide, leading across partisan lines at the WZC - opinion

We are all secure enough in our beliefs to share space with those who think differently, and I, for one, trust in the resilience of the Jewish people to chart a future that honors all of us.

 ‘IN ISRAEL it is much easier to advance in politics if you pick a group to hate. In fact, it can be a very effective shortcut, one that has been offered to me plenty of times. But I will always choose the hard climb of the politics of unity,’ the writer maintains.

Why I chose to run under Kol Israel in the WZC elections - opinion

I am often asked why I decided to run. The reason is because of how deeply disappointed I felt after the horrendous October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.

THE WRITER and fellow activists attend the March for Israel event at the National Mall in Washington, in November 2023.

Revelations of likely voter fraud spark call for consequences in World Zionist Congress election

More than 2,000 suspicious ballots were discovered midway through the voting period as turnout reached "unprecedented" levels in the critical election for Israel's future.

 A hand places a ballot paper into a ballot box.

Still on the journey: A Pesach call to Jewish responsibility - opinion

As Pesach approaches, we’re reminded that the Jewish journey from slavery to freedom continues. Voting ZOA (Slate 15) in the Zionist Congress elections is a stand for identity and unity.

 WORLD ZIONIST ORGANIZATION Chairman Yaakov Hagoel has continued Theodor Herzl's Zionist vision in the years he has led the organization.

World Zionist Congress must do more to support students on college campuses - opinion

What we are witnessing on college campuses, in public protests, and even in the mainstream media is a dangerous trend: antisemitism cloaked in the guise of political discourse.

 A PALESTINIAN FLAG is displayed as graduating students at Commencement Exercises at Harvard University rise in support of 13 students not allowed to graduate because of their participation in pro-Palestinian protests last May.

From far left to haredi right, these Jews are questioning ethics of voting for WZC

As the 21 slates running this year ramp up their campaigns, American Jews at different fringes of the community are debating whether to participate.

 Conceptual image of an oversized voting ballot box in a large crowd of people with shallow depth of field.

Former Teva CEO launched bid for World Zionist Congress, warns ‘Israel 4.0 is already here’

The World Zionist Congress, often called the “Jewish parliament,” is the official representative body of the global Jewish people in matters relating to Zionism.

Dr. Jeremy Levin, former CEO of Teva Pharmaceuticals and a prominent figure in the global biotech industry.

The children are our future: Vote in the World Zionist Congress elections - opinion

As you cast your vote in the World Zionist Congress elections, vote for Kol Israel because there’s no greater investment we can make today for a better future than in our youth.

 A JEWISH CHILD dressed as a clown celebrates Purim in Hebron on March 16. Kol Israel is committed to blazing a trail to allow our next generation to be the next greatest generation, the writer informs.

The World Zionist Congress and the Christian bogeyman - opinion

The active participation of Bible-believing gentiles in the Zionist project is not only politically expedient, it is part and parcel of the way the redemption of Israel is meant to play out.

 MIKE HUCKABEE speaks during a ceremony marking the construction of a new housing complex in Efrat, in 2018.