World Zionist Congress Recap
Reform Zionism Prevails: A Bold Stand at World Zionist Congress
The 39th World Zionist Congress has just concluded in Jerusalem, the largest in history, drawing hundreds of delegates from Israel, the United States, and Jewish communities around the world. ARZA was represented by Ayal Marek, Michael Penny, and Liora Conyer. Delegates gathered to debate and vote on a wide range of pressing issues impacting the future of Jewish life globally. At stake was the ideological direction of major Zionist institutions, including the World Zionist Organization (WZO), Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael–Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF), the Jewish Agency for Israel, and Keren HaYesod. As well as, control over billions in funding, critical immigration and education programs, and governance over 13% of Israel’s land. (more…)
