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WZO Chair's strong message to world Jewry

World Zionist Organization Chairman Yaakov Hagoel calls for increased aliyah amid the rise in antisemitism. 'Since October 7th, we have witnessed a Jewish Renaissance.'

WZO chief urges global Jewish unity after joint strike on Iran

WZO chairman to Diaspora communities: 'Message from Jerusalem to New York is clear, we must dismantle those who threaten us; we are no longer defenseless.'

WZO Chair:

Mamdani's repeal of ban on boycotting Israel 'deeply troubling'

World Zionist Organization Chairman Yaakov Hagoel condemned NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s decision to repeal the ban on boycotting Israel, warning it could fuel Antisemitism and endanger Jewish communities.

Rabbi Perez warns:

Antisemitism masked as anti-Zionism fuels terror

World Zionist Organization President Rabbi Doron Perez expressed deep grief after the deadly Hanukkah shooting in Sydney, warning that unchecked antisemitic incitement has tragic consequences.

In rotation:

Rabbi Perez and Yaakov Hagoel to lead Word Zionist Organization

World Zionist Congress elects new leadership with overwhelming support, marking record Diaspora participation.

Yair Netanyahu off WZO appointment list ahead of congress vote

Yair Netanyahu will not be appointed to a WZO position after his name was left off the executive board list.

Minister Miki Zohar:

'Appointing Yair Netanyahu was my idea'

Minister Miki Zohar says he personally offered Yair Netanyahu a position at the World Zionist Organization, clarifying the Netanyahu family had no involvement in the decision.

Uproar over Yair Netanyahu's new position at WZO

Yair Netanyahu, son of the Prime Minister, nominated to serve as chairman of the WZO's Public Diplomacy Department. The appointment, promoted by Minister Miki Zohar, sparks backlash from the opposition and, for now, has been postponed by two weeks.

Record turnout for US World Zionist Congress election

An all-time record 230,257 votes were recorded in the election for United States delegates to the 39th World Zionist Congress, representing an 86% increase over the previous election.

The 'secret' elections shaping Israel's future

Most of the Jewish public is unfamiliar with the World Zionist Congress. On May 4, a significant opportunity will open for American Jews to influence the future of Zionist institutions and Israeli policy.

Warning:

A split in the right-wing vote could hand victory to the left

Yaakov Hagoel, one of the leaders of the World Likud ZOA-15 coalition, says: 'Voting for smaller parties may lead to a left-wing victory—it’s crucial to vote for the major right-wing party, ZOA-15.'

At Main March of the Living:

Ex-hostage Agam Berger and Daniel Weiss to perform together

The October 7 Delegation to the March of the Living will be led by Menomadin Foundation Founder and President Haim Taib and World Zionist Organization Chairman Yaakov Hagoel.

New report:

Global antisemitism surged 340% from 2022 to 2024

World Zionist Organization, Jewish Agency for Israel, present the 2024 Antisemitism Report to Israeli President Isaac Herzog; report documents a 288% increase in antisemitic incidents in the United States, peaking in April 2024.

Yaakov Hagoel:

'On October 7, a war erupted against the Jewish people'

Yaakov Hagoel, Chairman of the World Zionist Organization, speaks at Arutz Sheva-Israel National News Jerusalem Conference in New York City: We are seeing a 600 percent increase in antisemitic incidents compared to last year.

Want to be a revolutionary? Be a Zionist.

By fighting Zionism, today’s protesters are fighting against the very values they claim to champion. If the protesters really understood what Zionism was, they would be on the front lines, ready to defend it. Op-ed.

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.

WZO initiative:

Empty apartments in Israel for residents of the south

"My Home is Your Home" initiative will see Jews who own empty apartments in Israel put them up for residents of the south.

Inclusive Zionism versus cynical politics

Why did the Mizrachi Movement withdraw its petition at the World Zionist Organization? The full story.

Report:

Zionist Congress to vote on resolution against judicial reform

The resolution, which is opposed by the WZO chair, states that the plan would 'weaken the democratic character of the state of Israel.'

World Zionist Organization:

Education emissaries linking diaspora with Israel

World Zionist Organization's Gael Grunewald explains why emissaries are essential for future of Israel and global Jewish communities.

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.

Basel convention marks 125th anniversary of historic gathering

World Zionist Organization convenes hundreds in Basel to mark 125th anniversary of First Zionist Congress.

Global leaders decry apartheid accusations against Israel

Former US Antisemitism Envoy: “In light of Unilever decision, we have shown we can beat BDS. We will also defeat the Apartheid canard.”

Independence Day:

Israeli flags sent to Jewish children in the Diaspora

Initiative of World Zionist Organization focused on Jews living outside main Jewish population centers.

Rural caravans to house Ukrainian immigrants moving to Israel

World Zionist Organization will aid in the settlement of new immigrants from Ukraine in portable structures set up in rural areas.

Holocaust commemoration goes to Instagram

World Zionist Organization launches 6MFollowers project.

World Zionist Org praises actor for escorting LA Jews to shul

Former child star of "Jerry Maquire" fame Jonathan Lipnicki volunteers with group that protects Los Angeles Jews walking during Shabbat.

World Zionist Organization's gift to Jonothan Pollard

Yaakov Hagoel presented three uniquely symbolic gifts in a sign of appreciation for Pollard's ordeal.

World Mizrachi proud of wall-to-wall coalition agreement in WZO

Signing ceremony brought together a cross section of the Jewish people, continuing the tradition of the World Zionist Organization. Opinion.

First emissaries to Dubai Jewish community

World Zionist Organization to send its first ever emissaries to the Jewish community of an Arab nation in wake of Israel-UAE peace deal.

WZO announces plan to bring French Jews to Israel

World Zionist Organization vice-chairman Yaakov Hagoel states Israel must prepare for increase in aliyah caused by rising anti-Semitism.

'Governments must fight anti-Semitism like other viruses'

World Zionist Organization leader condemns anti-Semitic graffiti in France, urges governments to fight anti-Semitism 'like other viruses.'

Have A Voice In Israel

2 Days Left To Vote In World Zionist Congress Elections

U.S. area election for the World Zionist Congress ends in just two days, on March 11, 2020. Vote to make your voice heard in Israel.

Diaspora Jewry and the State of Israel. Opinion

Israelis have elected their 120 representatives. Now it's time for Jews around the world vote in the World Zionist Congress elections.

Interview with Maltese Jewish Community President

'It's not an easy country to live in, but we talk a lot about aliyah because Eretz Yisrael is center of whole Torah.'

Worldwide rabbis gather in Jerusalem

150 leaders from 40 countries convene for 3 days of discussions on religion and state, anti-Semitism, the modern family, and more.

Peretz: Even in America Jews can't walk with a kippah

Education Minister at WZO conference: Images from Monsey remind us of our long and bloody history.

Lebanese businessman who donated Hitler's items honored in J'lem

Abdallah Chatila, the Lebanese-Swiss businessman who bought Hitler's personal items to keep them from neo-Nazis, honored in Israel.

Should we care about the World Zionist Organization elections?

Does the World Zionist Organization still concern the Jews of the world? How do they relate to it?

'Masks are removed: Anti-Zionism is anti-Semitism'

WZO, Jewish Agency praise French National Assembly for resolution acknowledhing anti-Zionism is modern form of anti-Semitism.

'Time for social media networks to be held responsible'

World Zionist Organization leader calls for social media networks to 'start acting' against online incitement and anti-Semitism.

Zionist General Council: 'Judea and Samaria,' not 'West Bank'

General Assembly of the World Zionist Organization calls on Israeli government to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaira.

'Argentine authorities must wake up to anti-Semitism'

WZO, Argentinian Jewish organizations publish study on worrying trends of anti-Semitism in Argentina.

Jewish Agency chair: 'A matter of time before more casualties'

Jewish Agency Board of Governors to governments: Adopt international definition of anti-Semitism.

Cooking in Hebrew

Cooking in Hebrew enables pleasant, relaxed meeting of community members to deepen content of Jewish identity, holidays, and festivals.

'In every generation there are those who wish to destroy us'

Annual symposium on combating anti-Semitism held days after anti-Semitic attack on synagogue in Pennsylvania which left 11 dead.

Rivlin: 'Settlement in Israel binds the right and the left'

President attends event marking 50 years of the WZO Settlement Division. 'We are home, and we will not be moved again.'

Unprecedented:

Russian-speaking judge appointed to Zionist Court of the US

Defense Minister Liberman welcomes the first-ever Russian-speaking judge appointed to the Zionist Court of the United States.

Survey: 27% of European Jews don't feel safe

A third of European Jewry has experienced or witnessed anti-Semitism.

WZO: Anti-Semitism on the rise in the US

World Zionist Organization survey shows spike in anti-Semitism in the US over past year.

Netanyahu: Herzl is the modern day Moses

World Zionist Organization celebrates the 120th anniversary of the First Zionist Congress on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem.

'Anti-Semitism increasing around the world'

World Zionist Organization leader Yaakov Hagoel says President Trump was correct to condemn anti-Semitic attack in St. Louis.

World Zionist Organization reaches out down under

Former MK Dov Lipman visits Australia to teach Israel supporters to combat BDS with a more 'nuanced' approach.

'Israeli Lives Matter' online initiative draws thousands

Online initiative memorializing Israeli victims of terror seeks to bring their human stories to international audiences.

'Pro-Israel' J Street says Jews not indigenous to Israel

'Pro-Israel'? Liberal groups fail to torpedo World Zionist Congress bill declaring Jewish indigenous status in Israel. But why did they try?

Watch: Rabbis Gather in Jerusalem to Discuss Global Crises

130 world rabbis gather in Jerusalem to discuss anti-Semitism, assimilation, and other challenges facing the Jewish world.

Antwerp Stabbing 'Not Surprising', Says WZO Official

Yaakov Hagoel of the World Zionist Organization warns of increased anti-Semitism throughout Europe.

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.

Celebrating French Immigration and Absorption

The World Zionist Organization holds a special aliyah fair for French tourists wishing to move to Israel.

Study Finds Disturbing Rise in Anti-Semitic Incidents

World Zionist Organization: there was an increase of over 383% in anti-Semitic incidents in July 2014 compared to this time last year.