World Zionist Congress

World Zionist Congress roiled by left- and right-wing protests, in sign of Independence Day tensions

A rally at the Supreme Court was a harbinger of a season of Diaspora Jewish participation in the massive Israeli protests against the reforms.

By Ron Kampeas April 21, 2023 10:00 am

Reform Jews satisfied with compromise on World Zionist Organization

Right-wing parties have “significant power” but a new agreement imposed “checks and balances” on them, the World Union for Progressive Judaism said.

October 23, 2020 10:55 am

Hadassah and other groups block right-wing takeover of top World Zionist Congress positions

Groups who do not normally enter the political fray voted to delay a crucial vote on how leadership of some of the world’s most influential Jewish institutions will be chosen.

October 20, 2020 5:49 pm

Orthodox lists, backers of Israeli settlement funding, surge in World Zionist Congress elections amid record US turnout

By Ron Kampeas March 23, 2020 1:09 pm

Netanyahu endorses pro-settler slate in Zionist Congress elections trying to counter left-wing push

By Ron Kampeas February 10, 2020 10:35 am

Vying for seats at World Zionist Congress, liberal newcomers like Peter Beinart hope to block Israeli settlements funding

By Ron Kampeas December 24, 2019 3:08 pm

120 Herzls gather in Herzliya to celebrate Zionist Congress anniversary

August 25, 2017 7:57 am

Reform wins plurality of U.S. vote for World Zionist Congress

June 5, 2015 2:15 pm

World Zionist Congress elections: a voter’s guide

By Uriel Heilman January 26, 2015 11:33 am

What’s at stake in the WZO elections?

By J.J. Goldberg January 20, 2015 1:44 pm

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