World Zionist Congress

Rebranding Zionism, unifying Jews: Rabbi Doron Perez on his plans as WZO president - interview

JEWISH WORLD AFFAIRS: Rabbi Doron Perez, in his role as WZO president, aims to unify Jews and rebrand Zionism as a force for good

‘THE WORLD Zionist Organization is an ideal platform to play a unifying role.’ WZO President Rabbi Doron Perez holds a picture of his son Daniel, a tank commander who fell in battle on October 7, and whose body had been abducted into Gaza until finally being returned in a ceasefire deal in October.
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World Zionist Congress certifies election, allocates seats with strong Reform showing

Of the 155 WZC seats allotted to American Zionist representatives, the Vote Reform movement, representing Reform Judaism, won 33, the most of any of the 22 slates.

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

World Zionist Congress lifts ban on Betar USA head, permitting him to serve as a delegate

Betar USA is active on social media, where it frequently posts incendiary pro-Israel comments and memes.

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.

New Hope, Aish Ha’am join forces in World Zionist Congress faction

Party officials said the alliance aims to strengthen Jewish identity and promote Zionist projects in Israel and the Diaspora.

Chairman of the New Hope Party, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, and Deputy Chairman of the New Hope Party Minister Ze'ev Elkin met with Aish Ha'am CEO Rabbi Steven Burg and Zev Oratz the Deputy Government Liaison Officer at AISH to sign the merger agreement at the Foreign Ministry on August 12, 2025

We say we want haredim to join the IDF, but do we mean it? - opinion

The task is not only how to encourage ultra-Orthodox Jews to embrace the IDF, but also how to encourage the IDF to embrace ultra-Orthodox Jews.

 AN ILLUSTRATION OF a haredi man and an IDF soldier standing side by side, united, as is the army standing behind them, under a colorful blue and white Israeli flag

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.

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

The strength of the Jewish people emanates from our unity, from our willingness to see our fellow Jews and take responsibility for their problems.

 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

We had an excellent spokesperson in Eylon Levy, an Oxford graduate, who made a positive impact on each one of his TV appearances and online presentations. He was dismissed from the position.

 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.

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

Over 211,000 US Jews vote in Zionist Congress election, surpassing all past elections.

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

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.