AID Coalition & New Deal

The first Zionist Congress convened in Basel, and established the foundation of the World Zionist Organization. The first Congress, had only 197 delegates participate, and adopted the Basel Program, which defined the goal of Zionism to strive to create a home in Palestine for the Jewish people, secured and recognized by international public law. Today the World Zionist Congress convenes every 5 years. There are today a total of 507 delegates. (1) 190 Israeli delegates – representative of Israeli political parties. (2) 152 US delegates, elected by Jewish registered voters who declare that they did not vote in Israeli elections. (3)165 Rest of World (ROW) delegates, elected in different systems in all other countries. The key function of the WZC is to elect key officials for the major following institutions: WZO – to rally WW Jewish support JAFI – to facilitate immigration (Aliyah) to Israel KKL/JNF – to acquire land in Israel KH – to raise funds for the nation building enterprise (outside of USA)

The Jerusalem Program (תוכנית ירושלים) is the ideological platform of the Zionist Movement, adopted in 1951 to replace the Basel Program as a result of the creation of the State of Israel. The revised manifesto, the task of Zionism is the consolidation of the State of Israel, Aliyah to Eretz Israel and the fostering of the unity of the Jewish people

The WZO matters because it is capable of implementing, funding and leading initiatives that impact Israel and the Jewish communities world-wide. The organizations that belong to the World Zionist Organization control and manage over $1.5BB annually, own over 15% of the land in Israel, employ tens of thousands of employees As a non-political organization, it also connects and works closely with the political leadership of Israeli government and world Jewish communities.

The WZC impact is achieved by appointing the heads (officers and department heads) of the organizations that constitute the World Zionist Organization, including the Jewish Agency; Keren Kayement (JNF); Keren Hayesod (United Israel Appeal) and the subsidiaries of these organizations. Together these individuals control and manage budgets that exceed $1.5BB annually, and over 15% of the land in Israel. They decide upon real estate divestitures; fundraising activities; public action; education; settlement and advocacy operations on a global scale.

World anti-semitic sentiments are rapidly increasing. Events of the last year have shown that when the butterfly flaps its wings in Israel, the tsunami is felt across Jewish and Israeli communities worldwide. What happens in Israel impacts the communities of Jews and Israelis worldwide. A rational distribution of resources, one that will strengthen the foundations of the State of Israel, will have a direct impact upon how Israel is perceived, and upon the well being of Jews and Israelis world wide. Otherwise, there is a high risk that non-democratic, ultra-conservative parties, that are beyond the Zionist consensus, will take control and apply these vast resources, that are owned by the entire Jewish community, for purpose of promoting their own political agenda and not for the benefit of the Jewish community at large.

AID Coalition is currently recruiting delegate candidates for its slate for the upcoming elections in the United States to the World Zionist Congress. This initiative is led by AID – Coalition - the America Israel Democracy Coalition, that is building a coalition of the Israel organizations that are promoting the foundations of a strong Jewish Liberal Democratic state of Israel, and those who have strong connections to Israel who live in the US. Our goal is the strengthen the bridge between US liberal Jewry and Israel. We are looking to enlist at least 200 delgates, with the hope that the party will get enough votes for 30 delegates. Later on, we will be looking to spread the word to similar like-minded potential voters who should register and vote for US AID Coalition.

Represent the initiative at the upcoming World Zionist Congress in Israel (travel expenses will be covered). Requirements Age 18 and above Jewish Currently residing in the United States Obligations No obligations are placed upon the delegates. You can choose your level of involvement Enlist Petitioners to support our slate (online registration)