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2025 World Zionist Congress Elections

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Voting is now open for The 2025 World Zionist Congress (WZC) Elections!

Every five years, we have the opportunity to vote for the Parliament of the Jewish People. First convened in Basel by Theodore Herzl in 1897, the Congress maintains its relevance by recognizing that 50% of worldwide Jewry live outside of Israel and should have a voice in the State of Israel. This election will determine how the National Institutions allocate $1B annually for the next five years in the areas of democratic and civil rights, land purchases, and Israel education.

Why does this matter?

Religious fundamentalists who are diametrically opposed to our Reform Jewish values are organizing to undermine democracy, rollback gains for gender equality, LGBTQ+ rights, and religious pluralism, and aim to strip our Israeli Reform community of its rights, funding and infrastructure. They intend to expand settlements and block any hope of Palestinian self-determination.

Their vision writes Reform Jews out of the next chapter of Jewish History and will make Jews in Israel and around the world less safe.

TIOH also has three members running with the Reform slate: Past President Heidi Segal, Senior Rabbi Emeritus John Rosove, and Evan Krautheimer.

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Here’s why TIOH members are voting in the 2025 WZC Elections:

Esther & Roger Weiss

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“Judaism and Zionism have always been integral parts of our identities. For many years we were members of a Conservative Synagogue.  A few years ago we joined a Reform Synagogue in Los Angeles. It’s been life changing.  We feel more engaged and at home in Reform Judaism.  It feels more inclusive, compassionate, and relevant. Because of its emphasis on social justice, Reform Judaism addresses the issues of our time.”

Robyn Shreiber

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“I have to admit, when I was asked to be a part of the TIOH WZC team, I wanted to learn more about it before saying yes to Ada. As soon as I saw the words, ‘DEMOCRACY AND REFORM JUDAISM under threat in ISRAEL’, I understood the importance and immediately said yes.

Hearing about the WZC ‘controlling billions’ and the potentiality for that to be used by the ultra orthodox compels me to use my ‘power’ as an American Jew. I share the belief that “What happens in Israel affects Jews around the World.”

From a very personal standpoint, I have family and friends who would be greatly affected by any outcome other than REFORM JUDAISM. Knowing that the WZC makes ‘Policy that affects Jews in Israel and across the world’, motivates me to use my power and  seek as many votes as possible in support for women’s  and LGBTQ rights and to fight against ultra orthodox values.”

Francine & Michael Tansey

“We have not been happy with Netanyahu and his right-winged majority for a very long time, well before October 7. Since October 7, we have been very disturbed with how he has handled the return of the hostages and the loss of innocent lives in Gaza. Voting with the WZO is how we can have our voices count in Israel as American Jews who care about what happens in Israel.”

How do I vote?

  • Qualify by being Jewish, 18 years old by 6/30/25, a US citizen or legal permanent resident, and did not vote in the November 2022 Knesset election.
  • Register and pay a $5 registration fee.
  • VOTE REFORM – REGISTER AND VOTE HERE!
  • After voting, share your WZC vote here! THIS GIVES TIOH CREDIT.

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