News and updates about WZO

In special visit:

Future Jewish leaders show solidarity in Israel trip

'These are the best among Jewish leadership, it's important that they how to tell the truth to he world,' WZO official says.

Future Jewish leaders show solidarity in Israel trip

WZO Initiative:

Connecting home owners from abroad with displaced families

Roi Abecassis, on a new WZO initiative to help displaced families from the south and north.

Connecting home owners from abroad with displaced families

Why no votes were cast at a World Zionist Congress

Someone challenged the narrative about what the Jewish people want - and prevailed. Op-ed.

Why no votes were cast at a World Zionist Congress

Exclusion via Inclusive Language

No one who actually values Jewish unity can vote for a resolution that violates Torah, becuse Torah cannot be negotiated. WZO did. Op-ed.

Exclusion via Inclusive Language

150 WZO Educational Emissaries Gather In New Jersey

'Your role is critical to shaping the Jewish future of the next generations' says WZO Education Dep. head Gael Grunewald.

150 WZO Educational Emissaries Gather In New Jersey

WZO: Ukraine war has created antisemitism from both sides

Raheli Baratz, Head of the WZO Department for Combatting Antisemitism, explains that most antisemitic incidents go unreported.

WZO: Ukraine war has created antisemitism from both sides

Forging connections to make Israel relevant to Diaspora Jews

Roi Abecassis, Head of WZO Spiritual Services Department, will be speaking at the Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Conference in New York on May 22.

Forging connections to make Israel relevant to Diaspora Jews

Bar-Ilan, WZO launch study program for Diaspora high schoolers

Participants will be eligible to earn academic credit from Bar-Ilan University.

Bar-Ilan, WZO launch study program for Diaspora high schoolers

Congolese President visits Mount Herzl

WZO chairman Yaakov Hagoel hosts President of Congo and his wife on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem.

Congolese President visits Mount Herzl

'We are bringing hope and blessing to the people of Israel'

Netanyahu lights first Hanukkah candle via Zoom with WZO and representatives of Diaspora Jewish communities.

'We are bringing hope and blessing to the people of Israel'

When Democracy is “Hostile Takeover”

The haredi WZO slate came in third, but that outcome put a spotlight on the intolerance of the leaders of the liberal movements. Op-ed.

When Democracy is “Hostile Takeover”

Suggestion to Israel: Forget about the Jews of America

Whether the next president is Trump or Biden, we in Israel must face up to the fact that most US Jews voted against Israel. Op-ed.

Suggestion to Israel: Forget about the Jews of America

WZO: Strengthening Jewish education globally with 200 emissaries

Arutz Sheva interviews Gael Grunewald, newly elected head of education at the World Zionist Organization.

WZO: Strengthening Jewish education globally with 200 emissaries

Yaakov Hagoel: We'll unite around values of the people and Land

WZO Chairman-elect: 'We worked hard for majority for national camp, but since end of Congress we've been one Zionist Organization.'

Yaakov Hagoel: We'll unite around values of the people and Land

Head of Republicans in Israel: VOTE ZOA

Chairman of Republicans Oveseas Israel, Marc Zell, called on supporters of a Greater Israel to vote ZOA (SLATE #11) at the WZO elections.

Head of Republicans in Israel: VOTE ZOA

WZO demands action after 3 anti-Semitic incidents over weekend

Vice-Chairman of the WZO calls on gov'ts to "step up their fight against anti-Semitism" after incidents in Ukraine, Winnipeg and Cincinnati.

WZO demands action after 3 anti-Semitic incidents over weekend

Stop the interference in each other's elections

Stop the interference in each other's elections

Are you offended that J Street's leader embraced Mahmoud Abbas?

Are you offended that J Street's leader embraced Mahmoud Abbas?

What can happen if you don't vote for ZOA in the WZO elections

What can happen if you don't vote for ZOA in the WZO elections

'Economic development in Gaza could lead to terror'

Chief of Southern Command warns WZO representatives that economic development in Gaza could be exploited for terror purposes.

'Economic development in Gaza could lead to terror'

Over 60 rallies around the world against anti-Semitism

"We will not be silent and continue on as usual."

Over 60 rallies around the world against anti-Semitism

Internet survey:

One in four Jews in Europe hides his Jewishness

Survey conducted by World Zionist Organization finds that 51% of European Jews feel unsafe to be seen with Jewish symbols.

One in four Jews in Europe hides his Jewishness

Anti-Semitic graffiti discovered in Ukraine

Anti-Semitic graffiti targeting the World Zionist Organization discovered near Holocaust monument in Ukraine.

Anti-Semitic graffiti discovered in Ukraine

'They can burn our houses, but they cannot burn our spirit'

Delegation of rabbis from around the world visit town in Binyamin which suffered an arson attack. 'Terrorists cannot destroy Jewish spirit'

'They can burn our houses, but they cannot burn our spirit'

Outrage over B'Tselem executive selection for WZO director

“Im Tirtzu” expresses outrage over the plan to appoint former CEO of "B’Tselem USA" and Meretz member to be activities director at the WZO.

Outrage over B'Tselem executive selection for WZO director

WZO Head: 74% of anti-Semitic attacks go unreported

WZO head Haguel's New Year message to Diaspora Jews: Stand firm against anti-Semitism but come to Israel.

WZO Head: 74% of anti-Semitic attacks go unreported

Swedish Minister confronted on funding Palestinian terror

After WZO delegation presents info, Swedish MP holds debate in parliament with minister tasked with funding PA to get some answers.

Swedish Minister confronted on funding Palestinian terror

WZO Settlement division law passes amid name calling

Members of Knesset resort to name calling, and cite 'Blood Wedding' while discussing WZO Settlement Division acceptance.

WZO Settlement division law passes amid name calling

Sephardi Party Gets Ready to Shake Up Zionist Congress

Ohavei Zion - the World Sephardic Zionist Organization - will compete for the first time in World Zionist Congress elections this month.

Sephardi Party Gets Ready to Shake Up Zionist Congress

Zionist Family Competition Draws Contestants from Israel, US

Quiz competition holds district semifinals in Israel; one family is arriving from Miami, Florida.

Zionist Family Competition Draws Contestants from Israel, US

Vote in the Other Jewish Election

Vote in the Other Jewish Election

Herzog: Shut Down Government's Settlement Division

Labor leader promises to shut down government's operational arm in Judea-Samaria - abandoning needs of 389,000 people.

Herzog: Shut Down Government's Settlement Division

How do You Market Aliyah?

Watch: Arutz Sheva speaks with Oded Feuer Director of "Habayta", the Aliya Promotion Unit, at the World Zionist Organization

How do You Market Aliyah?

Arutz Sheva Exclusive

'No Doubt' that Belgian Synagogue Fire was Anti-Semitism

WZO's Ya'akov Hagoel tells Arutz Sheva synagogue was targeted by arsonists before, rejects officials claiming 'criminal' act.

'No Doubt' that Belgian Synagogue Fire was Anti-Semitism

Watch: First Family-Sized Zionism Quiz at Ariel

Contestants speak about the first Zionist quiz for families, in which Judea Samaria families showed their knowledge.

Watch: First Family-Sized Zionism Quiz at Ariel

Livni's Request To Limit 'Settlement Division' Rejected

Leftists Galon and Livni initiative to limit WZO division for Judea and Samaria blocked by Knesset Committee.

Livni's Request To Limit 'Settlement Division' Rejected

Poll: 13% of Poles Think Jews Guilty of 'Blood Libel'

WZO poll finds anti-Semitism rampant in Poland; calls on Israeli government to take EU to task over rampant anti-Semitism there.

Poll: 13% of Poles Think Jews Guilty of 'Blood Libel'

First Tree Planted in Ariel Sharon's Memory in the Golan Heights

JNF, WZO dedicate oak tree planting to Sharon, in annual tree-planting ceremony in the Golan Heights.

First Tree Planted in Ariel Sharon's Memory in the Golan Heights

Kiev Hosts First-Ever Hebrew Song Contest in Former Soviet Union

Twelve talented candidates competed in Kiev this week in the first-ever Hebrew song contest to take place in the former Soviet Union.

Kiev Hosts First-Ever Hebrew Song Contest in Former Soviet Union

Audio: Swedish Activists Rally Against Anti-Semitism

"Zionism should be a given. It is Jewish self-governance and it's a human right," stated local activist Saskia Pantell, one of the speakers.

Audio: Swedish Activists Rally Against Anti-Semitism

WZO: Anti-Semitism Still Growing

Anti-Semitism, unfortunately, is alive and well, and even growing, according to the WZO's Yaakov Hagoel

WZO: Anti-Semitism Still Growing

Watch WZO's "Hate Stops Here" Rally

The World Zionist Organization marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day and International Day for Combating anti-Semitism.

Watch WZO's "Hate Stops Here" Rally

WZO's "Hate Stops Here" Rallies to Stream on Live Video

The WZO and Arutz Sheva will simulcast world wide rallies to counter Judeophobia live at 7:00 PM Israel time.

WZO's "Hate Stops Here" Rallies to Stream on Live Video

Exclusive Interview

Can Anti-Semitism Around the World be Combated?

In an exclusive interview, the director of the Center for Countering Anti-Semitism speaks of the harsh realities of the world we live in.

Can Anti-Semitism Around the World be Combated?

Stockholm: Over 1,000 in Pro-Israel Rally

Protest hailed as the first pro-Israel event held in such a central location in 10 years.

Stockholm: Over 1,000 in Pro-Israel Rally

WZO Lets Users Fly an Internet Israeli Flag for Independence Day

"It's 64 years of Israeli independence. As Zionism renews itself, so does technology," says the World Zionist Organization.

WZO Lets Users Fly an Internet Israeli Flag for Independence Day

Bomb Shelter Theater Cheers Southern Israel

Dancers, magicians and others make their way to southern bomb shelters to cheer families under fire.

Bomb Shelter Theater Cheers Southern Israel

MKs: 150,000 Jews Assimilate Each Year

At a discussion of the Knesset Aliyah and Absorption Committee, it was revealed that some 150,00 Jews assimilate every year

MKs: 150,000 Jews Assimilate Each Year

Zionist Anti BDS Conference with MK Edelstein to be Held in NY

Pro-Israel supporters are taking action to counter the BDS campaign with a special conference in New York. Min. Yuli Edelstein will speak.

Zionist Anti BDS Conference with MK Edelstein to be Held in NY

We Can Fight and Beat Anti-Semitism, Says World Zionist Org

An interview with Yaakov Hagoel of the World Zionist Organization on the anti-Semitism conference in Paris, which confronts Judeo-phobia.

We Can Fight and Beat Anti-Semitism, Says World Zionist Org

Shas Party Pushes WZO to Declare Jews Indigenous to Israel

Shas enters World Zionist Congress, pushing a resolution to declare the Jewish People indigenous to the Land of Israel. It has legal ramifications.

Shas Party Pushes WZO to Declare Jews Indigenous to Israel

Hareidi Party Joins WZO, Former MK Yigal Bibi Will Represent

Former NRP Knesset Member Yigal Bibi will represent the World Zionist Organization’s newest member - none other than hareidi-religious Shas party.

Hareidi Party Joins WZO, Former MK Yigal Bibi Will Represent