World Zionist Organization
More than a safe haven: Jewish schools after Oct. 7
Jewish educators worldwide grapple with security, identity, & preparing students for life beyond the classroom – issues taking center stage at next week’s Global Jewish Educators Summit in Jerusalem
Grapevine: Remembering Enid Wurtman
Eight Jewish educators named winners of global Jewish teachers award
No. 38: Doron Almog, Yaakov Hagoel, Mark Wilf: Uniting Israel, world Jewry in a year of challenge
The antidote to antisemitism: Unapologetic pride and Zionist strength
We do not just fight the darkness; we actively strengthen the light. By embracing our Zionist identity and tightening the bond between Israel and the Diaspora, we write the next chapter.
Israel is becoming less Jewish, not just less democratic, WZO's Yizhar Hess argues
Dr. Yizhar Hess, Vice chairman of the World Zionist Organization and a 10th-generation Jerusalemite, argues Israel has created an "unholy connection between state and religion".
Closing the circle: Inside the campaign to bring Theodor Herzl’s grandparents to Mount Herzl
WZO Chairman Yaakov Hagoel says the reburial is part of a larger argument: the myth of the assimilated Herzl has done real damage to Zionist education.
Avraham Burg, longtime fixture of Israeli left, meets Tucker Carlson on his own turf
“Listen, Tucker, I cannot stand you,” the former Knesset speaker told his interviewer over a video call. “But you’re a nice person, so I talk with you.”
Judaism as culture: A path to restore Jewish, Zionist pride - opinion
Today, more than ever, we need that same “renewing generation” – one that examines and tests, but above all, draws near and restores Jewish and Zionist pride to our sisters and brothers overseas.
Knesset advances bill granting Chief Rabbinate authority over Western Wall prayer
The bill passed by a margin of 56-47 and will now be discussed in Knesset committee meetings. It will still need to undergo three more plenum readings to become a law.
WZO invites Mamdani to NYC Israel Day Parade, consul Akunis fires back
WZO chair Yaakov Hagoel also stated during the interview that he planned on reiterating the invitation in-person if he is able to meet with Mamdani in New York during an upcoming visit.
'Mutual responsibility': Israel recognizes Bondi casualties as victims of antisemitism
This state recognition 'expresses deep mutual responsibility and an unwavering commitment to fight antisemitism wherever it raises its head,' said WZO Chair Yaakov Hagoel
Rebranding Zionism, unifying Jews: Rabbi Doron Perez on his plans as WZO president - interview
JEWISH WORLD AFFAIRS: Rabbi Doron Perez, in his role as WZO president, aims to unify Jews and rebrand Zionism as a force for good
Rabbi Doron Perez: A journey to rebrand Zionism and honoring his son
Perez said the pressure on Zionism did not begin with the current war, pointing to decades of delegitimization efforts and moments he described as turning points in international forums.
