World Zionist Organization

WZO launches next phase of housing initiative for families impacted by Iranian missile strikes

“Hundreds of families lost their homes in the Iranian attack, and our response is rooted in responsibility, mutual guarantee, sensitivity, and unity," said Yaakov Hagoel, chairman of the WZO.

 Israeli security and rescue forces at the scene where a ballistic missile fired from Iran hit and caused damage in Ramat Gan, June 19, 2025.
 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.

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

 US Attorney General Pam Bondi and Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter speak to the law enforcement officials as they visit the site where, according to the US Homeland Security Secretary, two Israeli embassy staff were shot dead near the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, May 22, 2025.

US officials condemn Washington shooting en masse, calling it antisemitism-based terror

 YUVAL RAPHAEL, Israel’s representative at the Eurovision Song Contest taking place this week, attends a news conference in Tel Aviv in March. The writer asks: Why has the public sphere in Europe been abandoned to anti-Israel forces?

Missing in action: Where are the Jewish organizations? - opinion


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.

From the front lines to the voting booth: One reservist’s mission to unite Israel

Davidi Ben-Zion, deputy head of the Samaria Regional Council, wants U.S. Jews to join him in backing Israel's reservists through the upcoming WZO elections.

 Davidi Ben-Zion

The Jewish Future slate offers a unifying vision for zionism in World Zionist Congress elections

Focused on youth, education, and connection to Israel, The Jewish Future invites all Zionists to help shape a proud, shared future.

Strengthening Zionist youth movements will ensure a thriving, secure, and proud Jewish future.

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.

Emily Damari’s story inspires global tribute on International Women’s Day

The World Zionist Organization launched #ZionistSheroes to honor Emily Damari’s courage.

 British-Israeli former hostage Emily Damari poses for a photo with her mother, Mandy, after being released from Gaza where she was held since the deadly October 7 2023 attack by Hamas, at Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan, in this handout image obtained by Reuters on January 21, 2025.

Pave new paths towards transforming the partnership between Israel and diaspora - opinion

Since October 7, there has been a renewed closeness between Diaspora Jewry and Israel. JPPI presented a complex picture of the Jewish people’s situation after October 7.

AN ISRAEL Day event on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan takes place last June. There is a significant increase in the number of Diaspora Jews who identify with Israel and show increased involvement in Jewish activity in their community, according to a JPPI survey cited by the writer.

Kol Israel calls for unity in WZO elections amid Orthodox-liberal tensions – opinion

Kol Israel pushes for Jewish unity, innovation, and an end to religious divides in WZO elections.

 A silhouette of Theodor Herzl, the founder of modern Zionism, is displayed near a flag of the state of Israel on a building in Jerusalem.

WZO’s future in 2025: Relevance, resilience, and the Jewish people’s mission - interview

ZIONIST AFFAIRS: Verstandig sat down with Yaakov Hagoel, chairman of the WZO, to explore its vision, mission, and desired impact on the future of the Jewish people.

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

Grapevine February 2, 2025: Honoring heroes

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 MIRIAM PERETZ and Oz Haim

Global antisemitism surged 340% from 2022 to 2024, new report finds

In all surveyed countries, there appears to have been a collective surge in the number of antisemitic incidents relating to anti-Israel and anti-Zionist narratives.

 CEO of The Jewish Agency, Yehuda Setton; Chair of The Jewish Agency’s Fund for the Victims of Terror, Ayelet Nahmias-Verbin; and Chairman of The Jewish Agency, Maj. Gen. (res.) Doron Almog; present the report to First Lady Michal Herzog (second from left).