World Zionist Organization

Judaism as culture: A path to restore Jewish, Zionist pride - opinion

Today, more than ever, we need that same “renewing generation” – one that examines and tests, but above all, draws near and restores Jewish and Zionist pride to our sisters and brothers overseas.

|BySILVIO JOSKOWICZ
SILVIO JOSKOWICZ
A Jewish woman prays at the Little Western Wall in Jerusalem’s Old City, February 18, 2026

Knesset advances bill granting Chief Rabbinate authority over Western Wall prayer

The bill passed by a margin of 56-47 and will now be discussed in Knesset committee meetings. It will still need to undergo three more plenum readings to become a law. 

|ByKESHET NEEV
Participants at NYC's Israel Day Parade, May 18, 2025.

WZO invites Mamdani to NYC Israel Day Parade, consul Akunis fires back

WZO chair Yaakov Hagoel also stated during the interview that he planned on reiterating the invitation in-person if he is able to meet with Mamdani in New York during an upcoming visit. 

|ByTZVI JASPER, YOAV ETIEL/WALLA
World Zionist Organization Chair Yaakov Hagoel and Jewish Agency Chair Doron Almog are seen alongside families of the Sydney terror attack victims during a solidarity visit to Australia, February 10, 2026.

'Mutual responsibility': Israel recognizes Bondi casualties as victims of antisemitism

This state recognition 'expresses deep mutual responsibility and an unwavering commitment to fight antisemitism wherever it raises its head,' said WZO Chair Yaakov Hagoel

|ByTOBIAS SIEGAL

Israelis commemorate Bible's Jordan River crossing 3,300 years ago

The event drew participation from hundreds of individuals across the country who engaged in various activities, including a musical prayer service, and guided tours in the Jericho area.

APRIL 10, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Jews from all over the country gathered to commemorate the bibilical entrance into the land of Israel, April 9, 2024.

Zionist Students’ unity: A lesson for us all - opinion

October 7th forever changed the lives of Israelis, but the impact of that tragic day went far beyond the Jewish state.

MARCH 15, 2024ByVALERIA CHAZIN
2024 World Zionist Organization Jewish People Challenges Conference

What do the ultra-Orthodox parties do when they encounter a brick wall? - Opinion

MARCH 7, 2024ByDR. YIZHAR HESS
Dr. Yizhar Hess

World Zionist Organization hosts Jewish People Challenges Conference in Jerusalem

MARCH 7, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
President Isaac Herzog and Yaakov Hagoel, Chairman of the World Zionist Organization with WZO staff at the Jewish People Challenges Conference.

World Zionist Organization bars candidates opposing a Jewish, democratic Israel

Supporters of the proposal said that the constitutional changes would prevent non-Zionist factions from influencing or controlling WZO budgets and institutions.

MARCH 3, 2024ByMICHAEL STARR
WZO Vice Chairman Dr. Yizhar Hess

Hamas is keeping hostages in Rafah, IDF spokesperson stresses

When asked on the whereabouts of Hamas leader in Gaza Yahya Sinwar, Hagari simply responded: "We will get to him, dead or alive."

FEBRUARY 27, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari seen in the Northern Command, November 28, 2023

The Children of Sally Bein

Education for children with disabilities then and now on the occasion of International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

JANUARY 31, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

WZO announces emergency conference for Jewish leadership in wake of October 7th massacre

"We must address the security situation for Jews in the diaspora," WZO Chairman Yaakov Hagoel said.

JANUARY 19, 2024ByZVIKA KLEIN
The World Zionist Organization building in Tel Aviv, overlooking Leonardo da Vinci Street, displayes the Declaration of Independence September 12, 2023

Jews in Israel, Diaspora together will win against antisemitism, Hamas - opinion

I know that with God’s help and with the help of all of us – together we will win!

JANUARY 6, 2024ByYAAKOV HAGOEL
Jewish Americans and supporters of Israel gather in solidarity with Israel to protest against antisemitism, in Washington, on November 14, 2023.

70% of Israelis living abroad changed behavior post October 7

Exposure to social media has not only altered perceptions but has led to notable changes in the behavior of Israelis abroad.

DECEMBER 28, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Pro-Israel students take part in a protest in support of Israel amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza, at Columbia University in New York City, US, October 12, 2023.