World Zionist Organization

More than a safe haven: Jewish schools after Oct. 7

Jewish educators worldwide grapple with security, identity, & preparing students for life beyond the classroom – issues taking center stage at next week’s Global Jewish Educators Summit in Jerusalem

Miami: Students at Lehrman Community Day School mark Oct. 7, as part of UnitEd’s global schools Zoom ceremony in 2024.
Har HaMenuchot cemetery, Jerusalem

Grapevine: Remembering Enid Wurtman

Jewish children gather around a teacher for an engaging Jewish educational event in a Synagogue

Eight Jewish educators named winners of global Jewish teachers award

(L-R): Doron Almog, Yaakov Hagoel, and Mark Wilf

No. 38: Doron Almog, Yaakov Hagoel, Mark Wilf: Uniting Israel, world Jewry in a year of challenge


WZC supposed to be about unity; J Street made it about division - opinion

Next time, the World Zionist Congress should return to its roots – a forum for shared purpose, not a playground for fringe politics.

J STREET FOUNDER Jeremy Ben-Ami is flanked by Jill Jacobs of T’ruah (left) and Margo Hughes-Robinson of Partners for Progressive Israel. Ben-Ami used his platform to push divisive political resolutions, the writer charges.

Idealism at the WZC: The future of Zionism looks bright - opinion

I left the conversation soaring – confident that within this broad yet focused movement filled with so many caring, committed, capable people, we agree far more than we disagree.

THE WRITER addresses the Conference on Informal Education and Leadership, sponsored by the World Zionist Organization’s Dept. of Pioneering Youth and Future Generations, run in parallel with the World Zionist Congress.

WZC votes on deal without Yair Netanyahu, but right slates call for delay

If the vote proceeds, it would approve Perez as WZO chairman from November until April 30, 2028, and for Hagoel to resume his chairmanship from May 1, 2028.

Yair Netanyahu, son of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives for a court hearing in the defamation lawsuit filed by former MK Stav Shafir in Tel Aviv, on November 29, 2022.

World Zionist Congress passes key resolutions, while E1 settlements project lead to walkouts

Subjects as antisemitism and education receive overwhelming support, while more controversial matters, such as the rejection of settlement building, saw a mass walkout in the WZC.

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

‘I'm not being paid, I'm not running away’: Lizzy Savetsky tells ‘Post’

Influencer-activist addresses WikiLeaks controversy, Netanyahu's son's WZO appointment drama, and NYC's political future in candid interview

Pro-Israel influencer Lizzy Savetsky before her interview at the Jerusalem Post studio in Tel Aviv on Wednesday, following a late-night World Zionist Congress session.

Controversial Yair Netanyahu appt to WZO gives Hagoel opportunity to keep role at WZO

Renewed negotiations followed Wednesday's proposed deal for the positions in the National Institutions stall, after Culture Minister Miki Zohar advanced the appointment of Yair Netanyahu.

 Yair Netanyahu

World Zionist Circus: Delegates, vote no. Kill the Yair Netanyahu deal - comment

Delegates of the WZC should vote against Yair Netanyahu's appointment, not out of dislike for a family but out of respect for the institution.

'That is why this appointment misses the moment. I am not against Netanyahu Jr. I have never met the guy. I would be against anyone, from any faction, who is high profile in spreading hate and spreading division within our nation, and then asks to become the face of Diaspora engagement.'

Yesh Atid, Democrats void deal with Likud after Netanyahu’s son chosen for WZC role

Yair Netanyahu is expected to receive one of the five senior positions, with a salary similar to that of a government minister, including an office and car.

Yair Netanyahu, son of former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives for a court hearing in the defamation lawsuit filed by former MK Stav Shafir in Tel Aviv, on November 29, 2022.

WZC factions pushing to exclude WZO chairman Hagoel from coalition deal

The delegates were also in dispute, with some submitted by virtue of their office. There was further disagreement about who would represent the Zionist Organization of America at the conference.

 YAAKOV HAGOEL, chairman, World Zionist Organization; acting chairman, The Jewish Agency Executive.

Rabbi Doron Perez favored for Keren Hayesod head amid WZC coalition talks

World Mizrachi movement executive chairman Rabbi Doron Perez is favored for the head of Keren Hayesod amid World Zionist Congress coalition negotiation, complicated by World Likud internal dispute.

 Rabbi Doron Perez holding a photograph of his son, Capt. Daniel Perez, who fell on October 7.