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World Zionist Organization

The World Zionist Organization is committed to promoting Zionism and the Zionist idea, and the Zionist enterprise through Israel education as vital and positive elements of contemporary Jewish life, in accordance with the principles articulated in the Jerusalem Program. This manifesto is dedicated to instilling the centrality of Israel and Jerusalem its capital deep within Jewish consciousness, encouraging the return to Zion; fashioning an exemplary society in the Jewish state; expanding Zionist education, including Hebrew-language instruction; settling the land; and combating antisemitism.

Organizers presented their “Education for Impact” strategy, an approach developed for youth to strengthen participation and leadership.
“Our hope is to show young people studying in Israel that heroism and sacrifice are values we must never take for granted,” said Rabbi Doron Perez, chairman of the Center for Religious Affairs in the Diaspora of the WZO.
Bereaved families joined by thousands around the globe in emotional, unique ceremony with a “Declaration of Unity”
WZO’s Diaspora Department partnered with the Hidden Light Institute, headed by Schwartz, to bring the film Upheaval, which tells the unique story of the Israeli leader Menachem Begin, to Jewish communities globally.