
ARZA/Vote Reform and Reconstructionist Movement Wins the World Zionist Congress Election!
The World Zionist Congress is the legislative body of the World Zionist Organization (WZO), which serves as the Parliament of the Jewish People, and designates representatives to The Jewish Agency for Israel, The Jewish National Fund, and other affiliates. The Congress meets every five years in Jerusalem, and it is the only body in which all of World Jewry is represented democratically. These decisions influence hundreds of millions of dollars in funding and paid portfolios.
Because of all of your efforts, ARZA was able to garner 31,500 votes, an increase of nearly 50% from the 2015 election. We are in the position lead a powerful progressive block, and we will continue to work in the name of our Reform values: pluralism, equality, and freedom.
“The election results demonstrate the strength of our platform, and the Vote Reform slate is ready and eager to help build a democratic society in Israel that truly reflects the Jewish values we hold dear: pluralism, equality, economic justice, and peace,” says said Rabbi Josh Weinberg, URJ’s vice president for Israel and Reform Zionism and the executive director of ARZA, the Association of Reform Zionists of America.
Thank you to everyone who voted for our slate and showed support for our campaign. We could not have done this without your help.
Here’s to continuing the momentum! Check out the official election results below.