For 128 years, the World Zionist Congress has been the democratic assembly of the Jewish people where every Jew in the world can have a voice in the most critical issues of our time. Established by Theodore Herzl, The Congress makes funding and policy decisions for the World Zionist Organization, and its makeup helps determine the leadership, regulations and budget allocations of the Jewish Agency for Israel (the largest Jewish non-profit in the world) and the Jewish National Fund.
Hatikvah is a coalition of liberal and progressive American Jews. We are the leadership of a broad range of organizations as listed below as well as rabbis, political and social activists, academics, artists and many who otherwise focus on domestic civil rights, rooted in Jewish values.
How the progressive Jewish voice help create the Israel we all envision:
$5 billion are at stake. The World Zionist Congress elections directly impact the flow of $1 billion annually, impacting Israeli society and global Jewish life.
Engage and produce change. Block initiatives from the messianic, right-wing forces. Vote against the occupation and rapid growth of West Bank settlements, and ensure that this money supports religious pluralism, gender equity, LGBTQ+ equality, and economic justice.
Fight for Progressive Zionism! Realize Herzl’s Vision and fortify an inclusive Israel that respects women, Jews of color, LGBTQ+ Jews, and others. This may be our last chance to push back against the rise of the religious, messianic right. Your vote will help change that destiny.
Fund projects, youth movements and educational initiatives that express our progressive values. Build coalitions with other organizations to take leadership in the WZO.
Redirect funds from settlements to support rebuilding kibbutzim in the south and north. Develop joint Jewish-Arab leadership training…..and much more
Voting is now open. Pledge your vote for the Hatikvah slate today!