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Making history: Why no votes were cast at a World Zionist Congress

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

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.

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.

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.

Forging next level 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.

Bar-Ilan University, WZO launch study program for Diaspora high school students

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

Congolese President visits Mount Herzl

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

Netanyahu: 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.

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.

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.

WZO: Strengthening Jewish education globally with 200 emissaries

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

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.'

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.

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.

Stop the interference in each other's elections

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

'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.

Over 60 rallies around the world against anti-Semitism

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

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.

Anti-Semitic graffiti discovered in Ukraine

Anti-Semitic graffiti targeting the World Zionist Organization discovered near Holocaust monument 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'

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.

WZO Head: 74% of anti-Semitic attacks unreported

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

Swedish Minister confronted on funding PA terror

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

WZO Settlement law passes amid name calling

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

Sephardi Party Gets Ready to Rock Zionist Congress

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

Zionist Contest Draws Contestants from Israel, US

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

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Herzog: Shut Down Settlement Division

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

How do You Market Aliyah?

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

'No Doubt Belgian Synagogue Fire Anti-Semitism'

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

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.

Livni Request Against Settlement Division Rejected

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

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.

First Tree Planted in Ariel Sharon's Memory

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

Kiev Hosts First-Ever Hebrew Song Contest in FSU

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

Audio: Swedish Activists Rally for Israel

"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.

WZO: Anti-Semitism Still Growing

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

Watch WZO's "Hate Stops Here" Rally

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