World Zionist Organization

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.
Rabbi Doron Perez: A journey to rebrand Zionism and honoring his son.

Rabbi Doron Perez: A journey to rebrand Zionism and honoring his son

KKL-JNF building in Jerusalem

When votes no longer matter: Why Eyal Ostrinsky must not be entrusted with KKL - opinion

People hold signs that read, "Antizionism is Bondi Beach, Anti-zionism is Jew Hate" and "Antizionism gets Jews killed" during a vigil outside the Australian Consulate on December 14, 2025 in New York City following the mass shooting at Bondi Beach, Sydney.

'Heartbroken by barbaric terror attack': Jewish orgs. worldwide react to Bondi Beach mass shooting


Diaspora Jews offer their apartments to displaced Israelis

As part of this project, apartment owners delegate the responsibility of their properties to the WZO, which then houses the families that have been rendered homeless.

WILL THE bonds with the Diaspora break?

WZO asks owners of empty apartments to offer them to displaced Israelis

"My Home is Your Home" is a new initiative promoted by the World Zionist Organization Chairman Yaakov Hagoel.

People walk with their belongings next to a bus as Israelis are evacuated from the southern town of Sderot, near Israel's border with Gaza, October 15, 2023.

Egalitarian Yom Kippur services organized by WZO in North America

 Egalitarian services for Israelis held at Holy Blossom Temple in Toronto.

WZO leaders clash over Netanyahu-Musk meeting

Discussions in the WZO about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's meeting with Elon Musk started Monday and continued Tuesday.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Elon Musk.

Israeli Declaration of Independence displayed on WZO building

The decision of promoting the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the World Zionist Congress; and was promoted by the liberal factions of the Zionist Movement.

The World Zionist Organization building in Tel Aviv, overlooking Leonardo da Vinci Street, displayes the Declaration of Independence September 12, 2023

We are all signatories to the Declaration of Independence - Opinion

When talking about Israel’s Declaration of Independence, people usually focus on its resounding opening sentences:

 YAAKOV HAGOEL speaks at the 125th anniversary of the First Zionist Congress, in August in Basel, Switzerland.

What would Herzl say about Israel of today? Opinion

What should be done to strengthen aliyah and Jewish identity?

 World Zionist Organization leader Yaakov Hagoel.

How can Israel strengthen aliyah, Jewish identity? - opinion

Maybe Herzl would have been impressed by the state we established, but we in the World Zionist Organization know that the work is far from over.

 THE WRITER attends a ceremony in memory of Theodor Herzl, on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, in 2021.

Is a Hanan Ben Ari concert the solution for diaspora, Israeli divisions? - opinion

The event, organized by the Aliyah and Integration Ministry, was an intentional celebration of our shared identity as a nation.

 Hanan Ben Ari and a new shaliach called Joseph

Jerusalem Post to celebrate Israel at 75 in New York

National Unity Chairman Benny Gantz is among the keynote speakers at the event.

 Jerusalem Post annual conference, New York 2023.