Israel365 Action has presented a bold new slate running in the upcoming World Zionist Congress elections, announcing its ranked list of 100 delegate candidates. This marks a significant milestone in its campaign to reshape Zionist leadership in the post-October 7th era.
The diverse slate includes prominent Jewish leaders, activists, educators, and professionals from across the United States, representing the party’s commitment to bringing fresh perspectives to the World Zionist Congress. The candidates include notable figures such as Newsweek senior editor-at-large Josh Hammer, CEO of Prager University Marissa Streit, political commentator and Miss Central Jersey 2024 Justine Brooke Murray, American Jewish Conservatives founder Benjamin Gershon, Rabbi Pinchas Taylor of the American Faith Coalition, South Florida community activist Tila Falic Levi, and many other distinguished community leaders.
Israel365 Action stands on three core principles: the need for new, courageous Zionist leadership in the aftermath of October 7th; unwavering support for Jewish rights to the entire land of Israel and rejection of the two-state solution; and strengthening bonds with Israel’s steadfast allies worldwide, particularly faith communities.
“We are no longer Jews with trembling knees,” declared delegate candidate Rachael Chevalier, quoting the warning Prime Minister Menachem Begin issued to Senator Joe Biden in 1982.. “For the first time in 2,000 years, we have the means to defend ourselves even as the enemy rises up once again to try to destroy us.”
Israel365’s entry into the campaign generated enthusiasm, helping the organization recruit over 450 eligible delegates, all impressive pro-Israel activists and community leaders. That list was narrowed down to 100 delegate candidates who had been the most active. The American Zionist movement’s ground rules state that one out of every four delegates must be under the age of 35, and two out of every five must be a woman. The Israel365 list includes 25 young Jewish leaders and 41 women from 17 states.
This included business leaders and philanthropists, social media influencers and community activists, Orthodox, Conservative and Reform rabbis, journalists, media personalities and more.
Established by Theodor Herzl in 1897, The World Zionist Congress holds elections every five years to determine the leadership of key institutions that allocate nearly $1 billion annually to support Israel and World Jewry. These include the World Zionist Organization, which carries out Congress’s vision, Keren Kayemet LeYisrael (Jewish National Fund), which owns 13% of Israeli land, and the Jewish Agency for Israel, which plays a central role in Israel’s immigration.
The World Zionist Congress elections will run from March 10 to May 4, offering American Jews the opportunity to shape the future of Zionist institutions.
“We are now in an October 8th world,” emphasized delegate candidate and investor Bruce Jacobson. “Israel cannot live next to a terrorist state. Jews will no longer be silent, will no longer appease their enemies, and will move forward in strength.”
Campaign Manager Mark Fishman announced that in the coming weeks, the public will have opportunities to meet the candidates through virtual events to learn more about their diverse backgrounds and motivations for joining Israel365 Action.
“With our Dream Team in place, Israel365 Action is poised to take a central role in the World Zionist Congress,” Fishman added. “We will fight for Judea and Samaria and against the dangerous and failed so-called ‘Two State Solution’ while advocating for stronger relationships between Jews and our Christian Zionist allies. “For more information about the delegate candidates and upcoming virtual meet-and-greet events, interested parties are encouraged to follow Israel365 Action’s updates.
