World Zionist Congress

World Zionist Congress election results are finalized, Orthodox and right-wing secure slates

The certification confirmed significant gains for slates led by haredi Orthodox Jews and that right-wing and religious parties together hold a majority in the American delegation for the first time.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seen before a portrait of Theodor Herzl, known as the "Visionary of the Jewish State" and the founder of modern Zionism in Jerusalem on May 2, 2018.
 American Zionist Movement banner advertising the upcoming World Zionist Congress 2025 elections.

World Zionist Congress certifies election, allocates seats with strong Reform showing

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.

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

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

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


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.

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.