2025 World zionist congress election

vote and make your voice heard

From March 10 to May 4, 2025, American Jews will have the opportunity to vote for their delegates to the 39th World Zionist Congress (WZC), often called the “parliament of the Jewish people.” This election directly impacts the distribution of more than $1 billion across Israel and Jewish communities worldwide over the next five years. 

Join our entire movement in supporting the future of Reform Judaism in Israel and our connection to the Jewish State by voting for #3 Vote Reform. Your vote will go towards protecting Israeli Democracy, prioritizing the release of our hostages, and ensuring that our children and grandchildren are welcome and feel at home in Israel. 

When you Vote Reform, you are voting to: 

  • Preserve Democracy: Protect democratic values in Israel and strengthen US-Israel relations 
  • Fight for a Secure Israel: Work for a lasting peace to keep Israel strong and safe 
  • Support Religious Equality: Ensure all Jewish denominations are treated with respect and oppose those who would deny us and our children recognition as Jews 
  • Shape the Future: Influence the allocation of $1 billion annually to global Jewish causes 

Are you interested in learning more about the election?

Join Rabbi Lindsey Danziger from the Religious Action Center (the Social Justice arm of the Union for Reform Judaism) at Temple Beth El on Thursday, March 20 at 7:30PM to learn how we can have an impact on preserving our rights as Reform Jews and advancing our Reform Jewish values in Israel.

Support Rabbi Kahn

We are proud to share that our very own Rabbi Samantha Kahn is a candidate on the Vote Reform slate. Rabbi Kahn has been a passionate advocate for religious equality, democratic values, and a strong, inclusive future for Reform Judaism in Israel. Her leadership and dedication to strengthening our movement make her a powerful voice in shaping the future of Jewish life both in Israel and around the world. By voting for Vote Reform, you are not only supporting the values of the Reform Movement but also supporting Rabbi Kahn. 

For any questions about the Vote Reform slate or the WZC election, feel free to reach out to Rabbi Kahn directly at rabbikahn@cbiboca.org. 

why your vote matters

The WZC is the most powerful platform for Jews outside Israel to influence policies affecting Israeli society, religious pluralism, and global Jewish life. With one-third of Congress delegates coming from the U.S., a strong voter turnout ensures that our values are represented. 

Registration and voting will open on March 10, 2025. Voting will be online and paper ballots will be available on request. The fee to register and vote is $5, which goes to cover the operating costs of the election.  

Visit https://azm.org/elections/ to learn more about the election process, the 20 slates to choose from, and how to register to cast a ballot. 

To be eligible to vote in the U.S. election to the 39th World Zionist Congress, you must: 

  • Be Jewish (and not subscribe to another religion) 
  • Be 18 years or older by June 30, 2025 
  • Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident in the U.S. 
  • Maintain your primary residence in the U.S.