Until May 4, American Jews can vote for delegates to the 39th World Zionist Congress, the “parliament of the Jewish people,” which will convene in Jerusalem in October 2025.
According to a statement on the American Zionist Movement webpage, azm.org/election, “Voting in the election is the most powerful opportunity to have your voice heard in Israel, make an impact in Jewish communities worldwide, and stand up for Zionism. The representatives who are elected — with one-third of them coming from the United States — will make key decisions on allocating over $1 billion annually to support the most pressing needs across Israeli society and the Diaspora.
The elected delegates include the 152 who fill American seats within the Congress. The larger the voter turnout is, the more the American Jewish voice is heard.
Ballots are cast for one of 20+ slates of candidates submitted by Zionist groups. Voting is done primarily online and via mobile devices, but paper ballots are available upon request.
The fee to register and vote is $5, which covers the operating costs of the election.
The election is administered by The American Zionist Movement (AZM), which is comprised of 46 national Jewish Zionist organizations and works across a broad ideological, political, and religious spectrum, linking the American Jewish community together in support of Israel, Zionism, and the Jewish people.
An all-time-high of over 20 slates representing diverse political beliefs, religious denominations, and cultural traditions are competing in the 2025 election, marking an over 50% surge from the 13 slates whose candidates won seats in the Congress in 2020.
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