Shaping the Geo-political Landscape of the State of Israel.
The language of the committee: Hebrew, English, Spanish, Russian
1.1: Extension of Sovereignty Over the Temple Mount
Submitted by: World Organization of Orthodox Communities and Synagogues
1.2: Extension of Israeli Sovereignty over Judea, Samaria & the Jordan Valley
Submitted by: Israel365 Action
1.3: Halting the Establishment of Settlements in E1
Submitted by: Labor Zionist Alliance (Brit Etz)
Submitted by The World Organization of Orthodox Communities and Synagogues
In furtherance of Herzl’s vision of a Temple in Jerusalem, recognizing the centrality of the Temple Mount in the historic, religious and national identity of the Jewish People; and
Emphasizing that United Jerusalem is the eternal capital of the State of Israel,
The Zionist Congress XXXIX hereby establishes and resolves:
Submitted by Israel365 Action
Whereas Judea, Samaria, and the Jordan Valley constitute an inseparable part of the Land of Israel – the historic, cultural, and spiritual homeland of the Jewish people – where for thousands of years our patriarchs, prophets, and nation dwelled, establishing the foundations of Jewish faith, culture, and identity; and
Whereas the establishment of a Palestinian state West of the Jordan River has been proven, most tragically by the massacre of October 7, 2023, to pose an existential threat to the State of Israel, its citizens, and the stability of the entire region, thereby contradicting the Zionist vision of national rebirth and secure sovereignty in our ancestral homeland; and
Whereas, the official platform of the World Zionist Organization, codified in the “Jerusalem Program”, provides that settling the country in historic homeland of Eretz Yisrael (the Land of Israel) is foundational to Zionism; and
Whereas, the Knesset recently and overwhelmingly affirmed that Judea, Samaria, and the Jordan Valley are inseparable parts of Eretz Yisrael, that the idea of a Palestinian state must be removed from the agenda, and that sovereignty is a moral, historical, security and Zionist imperative;
Therefore, the Zionist Congress XXXIX:
Submitted by the Labor Zionist Alliance (Brit Etz)
Whereas the Jerusalem Program calls for the strengthening Israel as a Jewish, Zionist and democratic state; and
Whereas Israel’s Declaration of Independence asserts that the State of Israel “will be based on freedom, justice and peace as envisaged by the prophets of Israel”; and
Whereas the just path for maintaining Israel as a Jewish, democratic state includes the establishment of a Palestinian state alongside Israel; and
Whereas according to the aChord Center research, 57% of Israelis support the establishment of a Palestinian State in the context of a regional political-security arrangement with U.S. support; and
Whereas Minister Betzalel Smotrich’s plan to establish a new settlement in the E1 area of the West Bank would make it impossible to create a contiguous Palestinian state in the West Bank,
The Zionist Congress XXXIX therefore resolves:
Advancing Hebrew Language Study to Underpin Identity and Strengthen the Intergenerational Bridge.
The language of the committee: Hebrew, English
2.1: Promotion of Modern Hebrew Studies in Diaspora Jewish Communities
Submitted by: The Jewish Future
2.2: Expansion of Hebrew Language Study and Accessibility
Submitted by: Herut
Submitted by The Jewish Future Slate
Background:
The revitalization of the Hebrew language was a central component of the Zionist revolution that led to the purposeful emergence of a Hebrew-speaking society in Eretz Yisrael (the Land of Israel) as a necessary antecedent to the successful founding of the State of Israel and the subsequent building of the State once it was declared. As the state, society and culture of Israel have developed, the modern Hebrew language has developed and evolved to reflect that modern reality at the same time that it encapsulates the ancient origins of the Jewish people. Hebrew is the indigenous language of the Eretz Yisrael and is the medium of the Jewish people’s time-old cultural and spiritual contribution to humanity, the Hebrew Bible. Modern Hebrew reflects and expresses the vitality and humanity of contemporary Israel in its rhythms, tonalities, logic and fabric like no other cultural creation. It is the living, breathing voice of the soul and spirit of Israel and the Jewish people. The successful revitalization of the Hebrew language and its full implementation in the life of modern Israel was a crowning accomplishment of the Zionist movement.
Hebrew should be the language of the Jewish people worldwide. It should function to bring the Jewish people together and to be a lived vehicle by which Jews throughout the world interact and mutually contribute to the ongoing cultural creation of Israel. And yet, knowledge of Modern Israeli Hebrew, fluency in its spoken form and the ability to interact and communicate in Modern Hebrew are woefully lacking among Diaspora Jewry. In the Diaspora’s largest community, American Jewry, less than 2% of American Jews have any meaningful facility in the Hebrew language. The vast majority of American Jews cannot understand, speak, or read for comprehension in the Hebrew language. Consequently, the vast majority of American Jews do not experience Israeli life and culture in its authentic Hebrew expression and are at great risk of therefore being meaningfully distanced from that culture and life.
The fact that the largest Diaspora Jewish community, numbering seven and a half million people, cannot interact with Israel and Israelis or with the world at large in Hebrew is a great impediment to Jewish unity and connection and is a harbinger of a complete future disconnection between American Jewry and Israel.
Considering this, the Zionist Congress should make a significant decision to charge all of the National Institutions of the Zionist movement with the task of embarking on a new endeavor to revitalize the Hebrew language once again and further the Zionist revolution in our time by making the teaching of Modern Hebrew in the Diaspora a vital and basic value of the 2048 generation. The teaching of Hebrew in world Jewish communities should be renewed as a central responsibility of Zionists everywhere and should be supported by the institutions of the Zionist movement using best educational practices for the teaching of second languages, in partnership with experts in the teaching of Hebrew language, wherever they may be.
Whereas, Article 2, Section 2 of the Constitution of the World Zionist Organization establishes a foundation of Zionist as: “ensuring the future and the distinctiveness of the Jewish people by furthering Jewish, Hebrew, and Zionist education, fostering spiritual and cultural values and teaching Hebrew as the national language”; and
Whereas Diaspora Jewry, especially its largest community, American Jewry, exhibits a very low level of knowledge and facility in the Hebrew language; and
Whereas lack of Hebrew fluency and facility among Diaspora Jewry contributes to dangerous levels of disconnection to Israeli life and culture among Diaspora Jews; and
Whereas various world governments and quasi-governmental bodies successfully advocate for and support the teaching of their national languages in schools throughout the world and in public schools in the United States, such as the Qatar Foundation’s successful promotion of the Arabic language in public school districts in the United States and the Alliance Française’s successful advocacy for the French language worldwide; and
Whereas, the vast majority of American Jewish school-age children attend public schools; and
Whereas the successful implementation of programs to teach Modern Hebrew as a global language in school districts in communities with large Jewish populations has the potential to create a new sense of excitement among Diaspora Jewish for becoming fluent in Hebrew and therefore connected to Israeli life and culture in an authentic and immediate way,
The Zionist Congress XXXIX resolves as follows:
Hebrew education and the teaching of Modern Hebrew towards fluency and comprehension among world Jewry, and especially in the largest Diaspora community and especially to younger Jews, is a basic value of 21st century Zionism. The World Zionist Organization and its institutions must take action to bring about a new spirit of Zionist revolution around the teaching of Hebrew to Diaspora Jewry and especially the younger generation, using the best and most up-to-date methods for second language learning and in partnership with Diaspora educational institutions with expertise to train teachers and teach Hebrew effectively.
Submitted by Herut
Whereas Hebrew has served as the enduring language of the Jewish people for over three thousand years, carrying the collective memory, wisdom, and spiritual vitality of generations across continents and centuries; and
Whereas Hebrew is not merely a language but a central pillar of Zionism—revived as the living language of the sovereign Jewish people, it affirms the connection to our ancestral land, strengthens national consciousness and unites Jews from diverse backgrounds and countries, facilitating cultural and social cohesion; and
Whereas the World Zionist Organization aims, as part of the foundations of Zionism, to ensure the future and the distinctiveness of the Jewish people by furthering Jewish, Hebrew and Zionist education, fostering spiritual and cultural values and teaching Hebrew as our national language; and
Whereas promoting Hebrew learning enhances the connection to Jewish texts, heritage and contemporary Israeli society, thereby reinforcing global Jewish unity and shared purpose and facilitates the making of Aliyah; and
Whereas Hebrew connects Jews worldwide—religious and secular, Sephardi and Ashkenazi, old and young—as a common thread in Jewish education, liturgy, literature and modern discourse, thus reinforcing the bonds of kinship and mutual understanding; and
Whereas modern technology and digital platforms have made the possibility to learn Hebrew increasingly accessible, allowing for the opportunity of Jews of all ages, in all geographic regions and at levels of observance, to engage with and learn Hebrew in meaningful ways; and
Whereas a renewed commitment to Hebrew education ensures the transmission of Jewish and Zionist values, traditions, and culture to future generations, and strengthens the global Jewish people’s capacity for collective resilience and continuity; and
Whereas reaffirming Hebrew as a unifying force enriches Jewish continuity, strengthens global Jewish identity, and ensures that every Jew has the opportunity to connect with the heart and soul of the Jewish people; and
Whereas Hebrew is a fundamental component of Jewish and Zionist identity, interwoven into prayer, sacred texts, cultural expression, and daily life; it embodies the spiritual, historical and communal essence of Judaism, providing every Jew with a linguistic connection to the story, soul and shared destiny of the Jewish people,
Therefore, the Zionist Congress XXXIX resolves that:
Multiple Voices, One People – A Vibrant, Zionist Democracy.
The language of the committee: Hebrew, English
3.1: Embracing the Diversity of Zionist Expression in the Diaspora and Israel, Banning Hate Speech within Jewish and Zionist Communities
Submitted by: World Union of Meretz
3.2: Opening access to the Egalitarian Wall (Family Wall) to the General Public
Submitted by: Masorti Olami
3.3: Support for an Equitable Draft System in the State of Israel
Submitted by: Masorti Olami
World Union of Meretz
Whereas:
The Zionist Congress XXXIX resolves to:
Submitted by Masorti Olami
Whereas access to the southern part of the Kotel (Western Wall), known as the "Family Wall," has been blocked to the public for seven years, since a stone fell from the Wall in 2018; and
Whereas the stone has long since been returned to its place - and yet access to the Western Wall stones themselves has not yet been approved.; and
Whereas this area is an integral part of the Kotel, a sacred and central site for the Jewish people as a whole; and
Whereas hundreds of thousands of visitors who visit the site each year are prevented from touching the sacred stones in this area; and
Whereas among those seeking access are families from Israel and around the world who wish to conduct egalitarian, pluralistic ceremonies as part of their connection to the Kotel and Jewish tradition; and
Whereas there is no safety reason for preventing access, and the only reason for not opening the site is the failure of the Israeli government to compel the Jerusalem Municipality to advance the matter,
Therefore, the Zionist Congress XXXIX resolves:
Submitted by Masorti Olami
Whereas service in the IDF is a cornerstone of Israeli society and symbolizes the mutual commitment of the country's citizens to one another; and
Whereas in a democratic country, the principle of equality before the law is a fundamental value, and the situation in which entire sectors are exempt from service seriously undermines this principle; and
Whereas the current situation creates a sense of injustice and unfairness among young men and women who bear the burden of military or national service; and
And whereas the unity of Israeli society and the sense of national solidarity require equal and fair recruitment of all segments of the public; and
And whereas the IDF needs all segments of the population for optimal national security, both in terms of quantity and quality of human resources; and
Whereas equal recruitment will reduce the burden on serving populations and enable a fair distribution of the security burden; and
And whereas extensive exemptions from recruitment are detrimental to the Israeli economy and labor productivity and impede the integration of many into the labor market and civilian life; and
Whereas military or civilian service constitute a gateway to integration into society, the acquisition of skills for adult life, and the strengthening of a sense of responsibility and contribution; and
Whereas the Israel Supreme Court has repeatedly ruled that the current legal situation is discriminatory and unconstitutional, a commitment to equality in enlistment is the implementation of a governmental and legal obligation; and
Whereas maintaining social cohesion, social justice, and public trust in state institutions requires a uniform, fair, and enforceable framework.
Whereas the conflict since October 7 has demonstrated how much the IDF needs to expand the circle of those who serve; and
Whereas the “Jerusalem Program” anchors the Zionist movement's commitment to service in the IDF,
Therefore, the Zionist Congress XXXIX resolves:
Egalitarian and Good Governance in the State of Israel and the National Institutions
The language of the committee: Hebrew, English, French
4.1: Call for the Establishment of a State Commission of Inquiry to Investigate the Events of October 7
Submitted by: MERCAZ Olami
4.2: Transparency in Equal Opportunity Budgeting for the National Institutions
Submitted by: ARZENU
4.3: Security for Liberal Jewish Communities in Israel
Submitted by: ARZENU
Submitted by MERCAZ Olami
Whereas Simchat Torah 5784 – October 7, 2023, is engraved in national memory as a day of grave and unprecedented disaster in the history of the State of Israel; and
Whereas the events included a large-scale infiltration of terrorists into Israeli territory, the en masse killing of civilians, attacks on communities and settlements, the kidnapping of civilians and soldiers and the collapse of many security systems; and
Whereas this was a multi-system failure involving serious failures at the intelligence, operational, political and civilian levels, which require a thorough, independent and uncompromising investigation; and
Whereas a State Commission of Inquiry in accordance with the law, and headed by a Supreme Court judge, is the supreme instrument in the State of Israel for investigating government failures and personal and public responsibility; and
Whereas there is an immediate need to uncover the truth in order to restore public confidence in the state and security systems and to provide answers to the families of those who were killed, kidnapped, or evacuated; and
Whereas internal military or government investigations, however serious, do not have the authority, independence, or objectivity required to fully examine the events; and
Whereas a State Commission of Inquiry will enable the identification of the root causes of the failures, the determination of personal and systemic responsibility, and the formulation of operational recommendations for reforming the systems in order to prevent such a disaster from recurring in the future; and
Whereas without a thorough investigation, Israeli society may remain divided, suspicious, or indifferent, and the systems that failed may continue to operate without correction; and
Whereas in the past, the State of Israel has established State Commissions of Inquiry even in response to less serious failures, and the absence of an investigation into such an exceptional event may set a dangerous precedent of lack of accountability; and
Whereas it is our moral and national duty to future generations to ascertain the truth and take responsibility,
Therefore, the Zionist Congress XXXIX resolves:
Submitted by ARZENU
Whereas the Zionist Congress XXXIX, convening under the theme ‘Zionism 2048: Voices of the Generations’, recognizes that the future of Zionism depends on ensuring that the values and needs of today’s diverse Jewish voices—including women, LGBTQ+ individuals, young people, all streams of Judaism, and other historically underrepresented groups—are reflected not only in vision and rhetoric but also in the transparent, equitable, and accountable allocation of resources; and
Whereas the Zionist Congress has already adopted Resolutions on advancing gender equality and women’s representation (Constitution of the WZO – Section 6(c), stipulating that at least 30% of each slate must be women); and
Whereas the Constitution of the World Zionist Organization requires the inclusion of representatives of the “younger generation” in electoral slates and within the National Institutions (Section 6(d)); and
Whereas the Extraordinary Congress (2023) adopted Resolution No. 9 on promoting the inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community in Israel and the Diaspora; and
Whereas the Extraordinary Congress (2023) adopted Resolution No. 10 on recognizing conversions performed by all Jewish streams and ensuring religious pluralism in the National Institutions; and
Whereas the Extraordinary Congress (2023) adopted Resolution No. 1, affirming the Declaration of Independence as a guiding document ensuring equality and rejecting discrimination based on gender or sexual orientation; and
Whereas these principles must be implemented in practice and not remain only declarative,
Now therefore, the Zionist Congress XXXIX hereby resolves:
1. To adopt an Equal Opportunity budgeting approach across all National Institutions (the World Zionist Organization, KKL-JNF, The Jewish Agency, Keren Hayesod), as a methodology for analyzing the existing budget and not as a separate budget.
2. To determine that for every resource allocation decision, a short impact assessment (one page) shall be conducted, examining the decision’s effect on:
• Gender equality and inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community,
• Representation and participation of youth,
• Equitable distribution among Jewish streams.
3. To publish a public annual summary report (no longer than one page), presenting where the budget aligned with equality principles and where adjustments are needed.
4. To appoint an independent body to monitor and review the annual implementation and to submit recommendations for improvement.
5. To determine that this approach will serve as a central tool for budget management within the National Institutions and as a basis for political accountability, in line with the values and resolutions previously adopted by the Zionist Congress.
Submitted by ARZENU
Whereas today in Israel, and in the pluralist Israel envisioned in the Declaration of Independence that we are dedicated, as Zionists, to securing now and into the future, Liberal Jewish congregations of different denominations – Reform, Conservative, Reconstructionist and others (the “Movements”) – and the people who practice such Judaism are and will continue to be an integral part of the Jewish people, committed to the values of pluralism, inclusivity, Zionism and Jewish continuity; and
Whereas synagogues, institutions and individuals representing these Movements in Israel have increasingly been targeted by acts of violence, vandalism, and incitement; and
Whereas, in September 2024, Haredi extremists cut through chains on a gate of Kehillat Ya'ar Ramot, a Conservative congregation in Jerusalem's Ramot neighborhood, trespassed and conducted prayers in the yard of the synagogue and attempted to disrupt its religious life, as part of a broader campaign of harassment against that congregation; and
Whereas, on Yom HaShoah 2025, the Reform synagogue in Netanya was desecrated with hateful graffiti and defacement of sacred symbols; and
Whereas, a few days after the events in Netanya, on the eve of Yom Hazikaron in April 2025, a violent mob attacked participants and attendees during a ceremony taking place at Beit Samueli, the Reform synagogue in Ra’anana, following deliberate incitement, leaving families, children, and bar/bat mitzvah students in fear for their safety within the synagogue; and
Whereas such attacks are not isolated, but part of a wider trend of escalating extremism and prejudice within Israeli society, fueling incitement against non-Orthodox Jews, their synagogues, and their institutions; and
Whereas synagogues must remain safe havens for prayer, community, and the imbuement of Jewish values, not places of fear, for us, for our children, and for all of the generations to come; and
Whereas hundreds of families, including children in preschools and bar/bat mitzvah programs, regularly attend services and activities at Reform and Conservative synagogues in Israel, and must be assured of their safety; and
Whereas the Israel Police actions have been slow and inadequate when asked to protect Reform and Conservative communities in Israel, neither immediately apprehending perpetrators of criminal acts in and around these communities' facilities, while those acts are taking place, nor properly or effectively investigating them,
Now, therefore, the Zionist Congress XXXIX resolves that:
1. Condemnation of Violence
The Zionist Congress unequivocally condemns all acts of trespass, violence, incitement, and vandalism directed at Liberal Jewish congregations, synagogues and communities of different denominations – Reform, Conservative, Masorti, Reconstructionist and others in Israel and the Diaspora.
2. Guarantee of Security
The Zionist Congress calls upon the Government of Israel, the Ministry of Public Security, the Israel Police and local municipalities to ensure adequate police protection and security measures for Liberal synagogues and community centers, particularly in times of heightened incitement or national sensitivity.
3. Responsibility of Law Enforcement
The Zionist Congress demands that the police and the State Attorney’s office ensure that those responsible - inciters, organizers, perpetrators and others - for crimes committed against Reform and Conservative communities in Israel, including incitement, trespass, vandalism, disturbing the peace, and acts of violence, be unselectively apprehended, detained, investigated, prosecuted, and held fully accountable under the law.
4. Allocation of Resources
The Zionist Congress calls upon all arms of the National Institutions - the World Zionist Organization, Jewish Agency, Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael – Jewish National Fund and Keren Hayesod - and other Israeli governmental and municipal institutions to support the security needs of Liberal congregations and communities in Israel, including funding for physical protection, education against hate, and resilience-building programs.
5. Education and Prevention
The Zionist Congress urges the promotion of educational initiatives in Israel to combat prejudice, promote pluralism, and affirm the legitimacy of all streams of Judaism, in Israel and around the globe.
Civil Society & International Cooperation
Language of the committee: Hebrew, English, Spanish
5.1: Strengthening Civil Society in Israel
Submitted by: Labor Zionist Alliance (Brit Etz)
5.2: Prevention of Participation by the World Zionist Organization in Financing or Implementation of Settlement in the Gaza Strip
Submitted by: World Union of Meretz
5.3: Strengthening Relations with Christian Zionist Allies
Submitted by: Israel365 Action
Submitted by the Labor Zionist Alliance (Brit Etz)
Whereas a diverse and dynamic civil society is the cornerstone of a strong and healthy democracy; and
Whereas Israel’s non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are indispensable in addressing Israel’s most pressing social issues, enhancing the resilience and sustainability of Israel’s society; and
Whereas these organizations have made a seminal contribution to the resilience of Israeli society in diverse spheres, ranging from youth at risk, support for the vulnerable, healthcare, education, welfare and infrastructure; and
Whereas, since October 7, 2023, Israeli civil society organizations have played a focal role in addressing the widespread trauma impacting all sectors of Israel’s population affected by the war, as well as rebuilding Israel’s North and South,
Therefore, the Zionist Congress XXXIX resolves:
The Executive of the World Zionist Organization shall publish this Resolution through all its distribution lists, via both social and traditional media.
World Union of Meretz
Whereas the topic of the Zionist Congress XXXIX is “Zionism 2048: Voice of Generations”, it is important that the Zionist movement focus its efforts toward broad, consensus-based development, aligned with the principles of the Declaration of Independence, which state, “We extend our hand to all neighboring states and their peoples in an offer of peace and good neighborliness, and appeal to them to establish bonds of cooperation and mutual help with the sovereign Jewish people settled in its own land. The State of Israel is prepared to do its share in a common effort for the advancement of the entire Middle East”; and
Whereas it is vital that we ensure rehabilitation of existing communities within the State of Israel, rather than the promotion of settlement activities in Gaza, which may divide Israeli society and Jewish communities in the Diaspora; and
Whereas the overarching aim of the Zionist movement is to advance the building of the country and to strengthen the State of Israel in a legal, democratic and Zionist context, founded on broad, national consensus; and
Whereas national responsibility demands prioritizing the rehabilitation and restoring the resilience of affected communities in Israel’s Gaza border region and in the North of the country, as a condition for the stability of Israeli society,
The Zionist Congress XXXIX hereby resolves that:
Submitted by Israel365 Action
Whereas, from the very inception of the Zionist movement, faithful Christian allies have played a pivotal role, beginning with Rev. William Hechler who supported Theodor Herzl at the dawn of political Zionism, continuing through the devout Lord Arthur Balfour, whose declaration paved the way for Jewish sovereignty, to President Harry S. Truman who was the first to recognize the reborn State of Israel in 1948, and extending to the millions of Christian Zionists worldwide who, until today, stand unwaveringly with Israel even as other allies have faltered and turned against Israel; and
Whereas the Torah affirms the role of the Nations in assisting the return of the Jewish people to their ancestral homeland, as it is written: “Behold, I will lift up My hand to the nations, and set up My banner to the peoples; and they shall bring your sons in their arms, and your daughters shall be carried upon their shoulders” (Isaiah 49:22); and
Whereas Aliyah and the Ingathering of the Exiles, are among the foremost goals of the World Zionist Organization and the National Institutions, and Christian Zionists have proven to be vital allies in this sacred mission; and
Whereas Israel’s enemies are actively working to undermine Christian support for the Jewish state, and proactive cultivation of the next generation’s commitment to Israel is required to ensure the strength of this critical alliance and its impact on diplomatic affairs in support of Israel, at a time when Israel faces unprecedented challenges;
Therefore, the Zionist Congress XXXIX resolves to:
From Trauma to Hope – Mental Health and Israeli Society
Language of the committee: Hebrew, English
6.1: Creation of a National Mental Health Taskforce for Victims of Terrorism and Soldiers Suffering from Trauma
Submitted by: Kol Israel
6.2: Strengthening Community Resilience and Combating Violence
Submitted by: WIZO
6.3: Support for Holocaust Survivors
Submitted by: Herut
Submitted by Kol Israel
Whereas the atrocities of October 7 were the most horrific attacks on the Jewish people since the establishment of the State of Israel; and
Whereas, for decades, terrorist attacks and war have resulted in thousands of Israeli civilian casualties and the October 7 massacre has significantly escalated the scale of impact, re-exposing prior victims to trauma and creating a large number of new survivors and bereaved families now in urgent need of support services; and
Whereas the October 7 atrocities and the ongoing war have created a national mental health emergency in Israel, with PTSD and trauma rates among adults surging from 4.5% pre-war to 23% today as well as a sharp rise in suicides in the IDF, with 54 soldiers lost since October 2023 and thousands more diagnosed with combat-related PTSD; and
Whereas survivors, bereaved families, displaced communities and soldiers even seek refuge abroad—and are living with trauma that threatens the resilience, unity, and future security of Israel; and
Whereas the younger generation bears the greatest weight of this trauma, while it represents the future leadership, vitality and survival of Zionism and the State of Israel;
Therefore, the Zionist Congress XXXIX resolves that:
The World Zionist Organization recognizes its responsibility to support those suffering from trauma and the Office of the incoming Chairman will establish a National Mental Health Task Force within 60 days of the conclusion of this Zionist Congress, comprising government ministries, NGOs, academic experts, and international partners.
Be it further resolved:
To charge the Task Force with the following:
To deliver preliminary recommendations within 120 days of its establishment, addressing immediate intervention measures, long-term strategies, and systemic reforms to strengthen mental health care in Israel.
Submitted by WIZO
Whereas the events of October 7 and the “Iron Swords” war posed an unprecedented challenge in coping with trauma and vulnerabilities in Israel’s personal, family, and community resilience; and
Whereas a high percentage of children, youth and adults present symptoms of mental distress that require a systemic and coordinated response; and
Whereas since the war there has been a rise in violence within families, among children and youth, and in intimate relationships—phenomena that exacerbate the social rupture and require both systemic and preventive treatment; and
Whereas family and community resilience centers have proven to be an effective and complementary model to traditional institutional responses, and can also serve as hubs for educational and preventive activity in addressing violence and strengthening mutual responsibility; and
Whereas strengthening social and community resilience is a key condition for ensuring the continuity of the Zionist vision and building a shared and sustainable future;
Therefore, the Zionist Congress XXXIX resolves:
Submitted by Herut
Whereas the Shoah (Holocaust) remains one of the darkest chapters in human history, in which six million Jews were systematically murdered, and countless others were persecuted, displaced, and dehumanized; and
Whereas Shoah survivors—those who endured ghettos, concentration camps, forced labor, hiding, and flight—embody extraordinary resilience and have played an irreplaceable role in rebuilding Jewish life, shaping the State of Israel, and preserving the memory of our people; and
Whereas the survivor population is aging rapidly, with many facing physical, emotional, and financial challenges that demand urgent and compassionate intervention; and
Whereas survivors live not only in Israel but across the Diaspora, and their needs vary by geography, access to care, and communal infrastructure; and
Whereas the moral imperative of the Jewish people and the Zionist movement is to honor, protect and uplift those who bore witness to the Shoah and carried its memory forward; and
Whereas the World Zionist Organization (WZO), as a central body of the global Zionist movement, is uniquely positioned to coordinate, advocate, and implement programming that reflects our collective responsibility to survivors; and
Whereas the legacy of the survivors is foundational to Jewish continuity, and their stories must be preserved and elevated for future generations as a sacred trust,
Therefore, the Zionist Congress XXXIX resolves:
1. That the World Zionist Organization shall initiate and expand global programming dedicated to Holocaust survivors, including but not limited to:
(a) Comprehensive medical and mental health services tailored to aging survivors;
(b) Financial assistance and housing support for survivors in need;
(c) Social and cultural programming to combat isolation and foster dignity;
(d) Documentation and storytelling initiatives to preserve survivor testimony.
2. That the World Zionist Organization shall collaborate with governments, NGOs, and Jewish communal organizations to ensure survivors receive coordinated care and recognition.
3. That the World Zionist Organization shall mobilize Jewish communities worldwide to contribute volunteer efforts and advocacy campaigns on behalf of survivors, especially in regions where infrastructure is limited.
4 That the World Zionist Organization shall frame this initiative as a fulfillment of Zionist values—affirming the sanctity of memory, the strength of Jewish peoplehood, and the moral leadership of the Jewish nation.
5. That the World Zionist Organization shall report annually on the progress of survivor support programs and continue to adapt its efforts to meet evolving needs with compassion and urgency.
Protection and Moral Compass – Security of the Jewish Community Worldwide
The language of the committee: Hebrew, English
7.1: Addressing Antisemitism and Discrimination in Sports
Submitted by: Maccabi World Union
7.2: Strengthening Local Efforts to Combat Antisemitism in the United States
Submitted by: Mizrachi World Movement
7.3: Making Clear Demands on Diaspora Universities to Combat Campus Antisemitism
Submitted by: ZOA
Submitted by Maccabi World Union
Whereas there has been a significant and ongoing increase in incidents of antisemitism and anti-Zionism in national and international sporting arenas, including exclusion, boycotts, refusal to compete against Jewish athletes or representatives of the State of Israel, and physical and verbal harassment; and
Whereas these phenomena constitute a serious violation of the right to equality, of the values of sporting fairness, and of norms recognized in international law and conventions; and
Whereas the World Zionist movement bears a public and moral responsibility to act to ensure the dignity, safety, and fair treatment of Jewish and Israeli athletes; and
Whereas the Zionist Congress has previously adopted fundamental resolutions regarding the fight against antisemitism and the BDS movement, which should be applied to the unique context of the sporting world; and
Whereas since the outbreak of the "Iron Swords" war in October 2023, there has been a marked escalation in cases of exclusion, boycotts, and antisemitic violence against Jewish and Israeli athletes in international arenas.
Therefore, the Zionist Congress XXXIX hereby resolves:
1. Condemnation
The Zionist Congress determines that the World Zionist Organization shall, through its official communication channels and in coordination with authorized state bodies, issue formal statements condemning every documented case of discrimination, exclusion, or boycott against Jewish or Israeli athletes in national or international sporting competitions.
2. Institutional Cooperation
The Zionist Congress shall instruct the Executive of the World Zionist Organization, through its authorized departments, to establish institutional cooperation with:
• The Olympic Committee of Israel;
• Israeli sports organizations;
• International Jewish organizations;
• Authorized bodies of the State of Israel;
• International sports institutions, including the IOC and FIFA.
Such cooperation shall include, inter alia:
Formulating agreed-upon principles and protocols for addressing antisemitism and discrimination in sports.
3. Dedicated Support Framework
The Zionist Congress shall instruct the Executive of the World Zionist Organization to examine and present to the next Congress a proposed framework (such as a fund or other mechanism) aimed at providing victims of discrimination and antisemitism in sports with:
• Legal assistance
• Media support
• Educational and community backing
The proposed framework shall include:
A. Assessment of need
B. Structural alternatives
C. Potential sources of funding
D. Legal and budgetary implications
Implementation of the framework shall be contingent upon budgetary approval and a separate decision of the Congress.
4. Educational and Informational Integration
The Zionist Congress shall instruct the relevant departments of the World Zionist Organization to develop and implement dedicated educational units and enrichment programs addressing "Antisemitism in Sports."
These programs shall be integrated within:
• Zionist youth movements
• Youth delegations
• Seminars and summer camps
• Jewish educational institutions worldwide
Justifications
A. The rise of antisemitism in sports undermines fundamental rights and the values of sporting fairness.
B. Dedicated institutional mechanisms are required to provide an effective and rapid response.
C. Educational and informational integration will raise awareness and strengthen Jewish identity among youth.
Submitted by Mizrachi World Movement
Whereas the United States has been Israel’s greatest ally in international forums and a steadfast military partner for decades, and its continued support remains vital to Israel’s security and future; and
Whereas the United States is home to the largest Jewish community in the world outside Israel, making the health, strength and security of American Jewry central to the Jewish people worldwide; and
Whereas antisemitism has increased considerably in the United States in recent years, placing Jewish communities across the country at risk; and
Whereas anti-Israel organizations have made coordinated efforts to spread antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment at the grassroots level—including within state legislatures, local governments, school boards, and other civic institutions; and
Whereas local Jewish groups, often operating in silos, have been left to fight these battles independently and without coordinated support, resulting in duplication of efforts and diminished impact; and
Whereas, while national Jewish organizations, such as AIPAC and others, play a critical role at the federal level, there remains a significant gap in local-level advocacy and defense, leaving small grassroots groups without the resources and unified backing they require,
The Zionist Congress XXXIX hereby resolves:
Submitted by ZOA Coalition, Herut, Likud Panama
Whereas Diaspora universities have been doing too little to combat rampant antisemitism and anti-Israel activities, harassment and violence on college campuses, thereby denying Jewish and pro-Israel students and faculty their legal and human right to obtain or provide education in a safe, harassment-free learning environment; and
Whereas, if universities fail to take strong corrective action, these violations of Jewish students’ and faculties’ rights will damage the Jewish people’s educational and employment opportunities as we approach 2048,
Therefore, the Zionist Congress XXXIX hereby resolves:
1. That the Zionist Congress, the World Zionist Organization, the Zionist General Council, and the Inner and Outer Executive, will support, and will recommend to our representatives in Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael (KKL), and all Zionist enterprises, the Zionist World Unions, and all other entities described in the World Zionist Organization Constitution, to support demands on Diaspora universities to take strong corrective action, including:
(a) Vetting students applying for admission, and faculty applying for employment, to screen out those who hold antisemitic attitudes towards Jews and Israel;
(b) Promptly expelling students who violently attack, libel or harass Jewish or pro-Israel students or faculty; or trespass or block Jewish or pro-Israel students’ or faculty’s access to any part of campus;
(c) Banning and defunding university clubs and organizations that exclude Jewish or pro-Israel students, faculty or speakers; or that call for murdering Jews, Intifadas or destroying the Jewish state; or that are funded by or are allied with Hamas or other terrorist groups; including banning and defunding Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP); Faculty and Staff for Justice in Palestine (FSJP); Within Our Lifetime (WPL) and their collaborators;
(d) Adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition and examples, and utilizing these tools in antisemitism training programs and disciplinary proceedings;
(e) Bringing in law enforcement to arrest violent and trespassing students whenever needed;
(f) Requiring full disclosure of all funding universities receive from foreign sources, and refusal of foreign funding that fuels campus antisemitism and hostility toward Israel;
(g) Ending DEI initiatives, which have exacerbated campus antisemitism, and often marginalize and harm Jews by categorizing them as white, privileged oppressors, in disregard of surging antisemitism and the Jewish people’s long history of persecution;
(h) Removing faculty members who libel, propagandize and foment hate against Israel and Jewish and Israeli students;
(i) Restoring merit-based admissions and hiring, which is necessary to end discriminatory practices that have reduced admissions and hiring of Jews to a fraction of what it was decades ago;
(j) Strongly enforcing Jewish, Israeli and pro-Israel students’ and faculty’s legal and moral rights to a safe, harassment-free learning environment; and
(k) Providing increased security for Jewish, Israeli and pro-Israel students, faculty, programs and classes.
2. That the World Zionist Organization will allocate a sufficient budget and committee responsibility to make and coordinate making the foregoing demands on Diaspora universities, and to continue to follow through and take action to assure that said demands are met.
Guardians of Heritage, Builders of the Future
The language of the committee: Hebrew, English
8.1: Strengthening the Youth Movements, the Magshimim Movements and Informal Education in the Diaspora
Submitted by The World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ)
8.2: Resolution Proposal in the Matter of the Central Zionist Archives in Jerusalem
Submitted by: Zionist Executive
8.3: Expanding Successful Efforts to Educate About Israel and Fight Antisemitism in Primary, Secondary, and Higher Education
Submitted by: Kol Israel
Submitted by The World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ)
Whereas the Zionist Congress, convening under the theme “Zionism 2048: Voices of the Generation”, recognizes that the present and future of Zionism lie in the younger generations and in strengthening their connection to Israel and the Jewish people; and
Whereas the Zionist General Council XXXVIII/4, in its Resolution No. 1, emphasized the importance of supporting the Zionist youth movements and Magshimim movements around the world; and
Whereas Zionist youth movements and Magshimim movements constitute a vital foundation for securing a Jewish-Zionist identity and cultivating future Jewish leadership; and
Whereas informal education serves as a central framework for fostering belonging, Zionist identity, commitment to the State of Israel and to the Jewish people, and for training future Zionist leadership; and
Whereas strengthening the bond of Jewish youth in the Diaspora with the State of Israel is of paramount importance in an era of rising antisemitism, anti-Zionism, and delegitimization of the State of Israel; and
Whereas empowering young leadership in the Diaspora is essential to ensuring the continuity of Jewish life in both the Diaspora and the State of Israel, as well as to the growth of the Zionist movement,
Therefore, the Zionist Congress XXXIX resolves:
1. To continue support for Zionist youth movements and Magshimim movements
2. To strengthen the educational framework of Zionist youth movements and Magshimim movements
o To promote informal educational initiatives in the Diaspora as an integral component of the global Zionist educational framework.
o To support the development of curricula, educational content, and the training of madrichim (youth leaders) focusing on Zionist identity, the values of the Zionist movement, and strengthening the connection with the State of Israel.
o To support programs and initiatives that strengthen the Hebrew language as a bridge connecting Israel and the Diaspora.
1. To develop and empower young leadership
o To promote programs for the development of young Jewish-Zionist leadership in the Diaspora, with an emphasis on training, empowerment, and providing tools for community and Zionist engagement.
o To collaborate with Zionist youth movements and Magshimim movements, through the World Zionist Youth Council, in creating joint global leadership frameworks and advancing the movements worldwide.
2. To Promote Aliyah and Integration
o To encourage graduates of Zionist youth movements and Magshimim movements to make Aliyah, while reinforcing existing frameworks and establishing new, tailored pathways for absorption.
o To deepen cooperation with absorption institutions and governmental bodies in order to ensure the optimal integration of young olim into Israeli society.
3. To support the deployment of Zionist shlichim (emissaries)
o To strengthen and expand the framework for Zionist youth movements and the National Institutions shlichim, in order to continue reinforcing the connection of Jewish youth, young adults, and Diaspora communities as a whole with the State of Israel.
Submitted by the Zionist Executive
Whereas the Central Zionist Archives are the central archive of the National Institutions, in accordance with the Resolutions by the XXIV Zionist Congress (1956) and the XXVI Congress (1964/5); and
Whereas, in recent years, the World Zionist Organization has been coordinating endeavors to support and renovate the Central Zionist Archives,
The Zionist Congress XXXIX hereby resolves:
To uphold the Resolutions of previous Congresses (attached herein) in relation to the status of the Central Zionist Archives and apply them across all the National Institutions – the World Zionist Organization, the Jewish Agency for Israel, Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael (Jewish National Fund) and Keren Hayesod, inclusive of subsidiary institutions established by the above and/or other Zionist organizations, should they not have their own official archives.
The Congress charges the Directorate of the Central Zionist Archives with the implementation of this Resolution and calls upon the Executives of the Zionist and National Institutions for their cooperation with the Directorate of the Archives in the implementation of said Resolutions.
Attachments – 2 Resolutions from previous Congresses:
1. CZA Resolution - Zionist Congress XXIV 1956
Zionist Central Archives
A. Rationale:
The Central Zionist Archives, which were established in Jerusalem in 1919 and expanded from 1936 and particularly after the establishment of the State of Israel, play an important role in Zionist endeavors, but does not receive all the support required to fulfill its role. One of the reasons for this is that it holds no official status in the Constitution of the World Zionist Organization. The Archives therefore propose the adoption of the following Resolutions. The Archives’ Directorate feels confident that its ability to rely on said Resolutions by the Congress will greatly facilitate its work.
B. Text of the Resolutions:
The Congress esteems the work of the Zionist Central Archives as a central repository for materials relating to Zionist history, across all its streams and eras, their processing on a large scale and making them accessible to the public. It deems this work to be of great assistance to Zionist education and making in-depth knowledge about Zionist tradition accessible to the present generation. It calls upon the Zionist Executive to expediate the work of the Archives to its full extent through the creation of suitable storage and processing facilities and by establishing a budget appropriate to the dimensions of this charge and its importance in our national endeavor. In order to accord permanent relief for the conservation of Zionist history by the Archives, the Congress resolves:
(a) The Central Zionist Archives in Jerusalem are the historic archives of the Zionist movement, the World Zionist Organization and the Jewish Agency. It is charged with centralizing historical documentation, in as far as possible, in all forms, relating to Zionism, in all eras and countries.
(b) The offices and institutions of the WZO Executive and the Jewish Agency in Israel and the Diaspora are obligated to transfer to the Archives all files that are no longer necessary for ongoing work. The destruction of files is prohibited without the agreement of the Directorate of the Central Zionist Archives, which shall be in writing.
(c) This obligation applies similarly to all interterritorial organizations and all other Zionist organizations, should such a country or organization have no specialized historical archive. Such special Zionist archives shall be obligated to work in conjunction with the Central Zionist Archives.
2. CZA Resolution – Zionist Congress XXVI 1965
29. The Central Zionist Archives
The Director of the Central Zionist Archives, which is the central archive of the Zionist movement, is required to supervise and coordinate the activities of the file records, repositories and archives in Israel and in the Diaspora – inclusive of the special archives relating to the movement’s history – belonging to the institutions of the World Zionist Organization, the Jewish Agency for Israel and the respective Zionist organizations, in all matters relating to the conservation of archival materials, whether overseas, or with their transfer to the Central Zionist Archives.
Submitted by Kol Israel
Whereas studies by the ADL, Tel Aviv University, Brandeis University, B’nai B’rith International, StandWithUs UK, and others, have documented the dramatic rise of antisemitism in primary, secondary, and higher education institutions in communities around the world; and
Whereas when Hate and lies become viral, education has the power to save lives, and the Zionist movement must prioritize and fund educational initiatives to fight antisemitism accordingly; and
Whereas Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael has recognized the alarming rise in antisemitism and budgeted 10 million NIS to help support and fund existing organizations to combat antisemitism on campuses; and
Whereas the National Institutions have allocated hundreds of millions of shekels to protect Israeli communities, and there is an urgent need to help protect Diaspora communities; and
Whereas there are existing efforts across the Diaspora to educate about Israel and fight antisemitism in primary, secondary, and higher education, which require more support from the World Zionist Organization and the affiliated National Institutions to address the growing challenges our people face,
Therefore, the Zionist Congress XXXIX resolves:
Fostering a New Generation of Zionist Leadership
The language of the committee: Hebrew, English
10.1: Promoting Zionist Women’s Leadership in Israel and the Diaspora
Submitted by: WIZO
10.2: Empowering Women as Pillars of Jewish Continuity and Zionist Leadership
Submitted by: World Emunah
10.3: Advancing the Aliyah of Sherut Leumi (National Service) Volunteers to Israel
Submitted by: World Emunah
Submitted by WIZO
Whereas Zionism is founded on the values of equality, initiative, and a vision for the future of the Jewish people; and
Whereas women played a central role in the history of the Zionist movement and the building of the State, yet their representation in formal leadership positions in Israel and in Diaspora communities remains lacking; and
Whereas empowering women and integrating them into Jewish and Zionist leadership roles strengthens community resilience and ensures the continuity of the Zionist movement in line with its values; and
Whereas the Zionist Congress, as the representative institution of the Jewish people, bears a special responsibility to promote women’s leadership in all arenas;
Therefore, the Zionist Congress XXXIX resolves to:
Submitted by World Emunah
Whereas women across the Jewish world, particularly in the Diaspora, face rising antisemitism and Jewish identity challenges that threaten communal resilience and Zionist connection; and
Whereas research has proven women to be powerful agents of change, both in their own families and in the community at large, it is crucial to further their empowerment and advancement in order to ensure they are ready to lead Zionist, educational, and social agendas across generations; and
Whereas the same research has clearly proven that women are the main driving force in a family’s decision to make Aliyah; and
Whereas long-term Zionist leadership is based on continuity and intergenerational transmission, which requires intentional mentorship for the purpose of sharing values, tradition and knowledge among Jewish women; and
Whereas the Zionist women’s organizations were at the forefront of establishing Zionist activity in the Diaspora, weaving a strong and everlasting string of commitment between world Jewry and the people in Eretz Israel (the Land of Israel), and they are committed to continuing to do so in the future,
Therefore, be it resolved that the Zionist Congress XXXIX:
Submitted by World Emunah
Whereas more than 200 girls come every year from communities around the world to volunteer for "Sherut Leumi" (National Service) in Israel (hereafter, "Chul- girls" – Diaspora girls); and
Whereas this path of volunteering has become a strong incentive and encouragement for many of them to make Aliyah; and
Whereas a significant percentage of "Chul-girls" register as Olim (New Immigrants) on arrival or during the year of Sherut Leumi (and still others do so after having returned to their native countries); and
Whereas the "Chul girls" are accepted to Sherut Leumi (National Service) under the same terms of service as Israeli girls with some additional rights, which they are rightly entitled to, as girls arriving from the Diaspora; and
Whereas many more candidates for Sherut Leumi from the Diaspora are being turned down and not accepted because employers prefer Israeli girls over "Chul girls", due to economic issues stemming from the said extras; and
Whereas the Zionist movement seeks every path of encouragement toward Aliyah, and even more so when it comes to young people who seek to build their future in Israel and integrate themselves in the life of our nation in Israel,
Therefore, the Zionist Congress XXXIX calls upon:
The Government of Israel to find the ways to encourage (or compensate) entities that employ National Service girls so that they will place the "Chul girls", despite the additional rights they are entitled to receive, thus paving a smooth and sure path for the Aliyah of many more young people to Israel.
