World Zionist Congress Election

ARZA Canada is the Zionist voice of the Reform Jewish Community of Canada. 

ARZA Canada works closely with The Association of Reform Zionists of America (ARZA) and is a constituent of ARZENU, the Zionist organization of the Reform Movement.

ARZA Canada is a member of the World Zionist Organization.

Vote for the ARZA Canada slate in the World Zionist Congress Election - Thursday, June 5 to Sunday, June 15. You do not have to be a member of either City Shul or ARZA Canada to vote. All Jews 18+ living in Canada are eligible to vote.

Rabbi Gottlieb's D'var Torah - May 10, 2025

Please click HERE to understand why this vote is critical to the world-wide effort to ensure that Reform Jewish values, which are under threat from religious and nationalist extremists, are upheld in Israel, and that our Movement, which is in the forefront of the fight for peace, pluralism and democracy is supported in this effort.

Background Information:

Canada will hold elections for the World Zionist Organization (WZO) from June 5 to June 15. The election will be held on line.

Our mission is to have all Reform Jews in Canada vote for the ARZA Canada slate, part of the world Reform coalition (ARZENU)

Campaign Objective

The goal of the ARZA Canada WZC Election Campaign is to mobilize Canadian Reform Jews, liberal-minded unaffiliated Jews, and other non-Orthodox Jewish communities to vote for the Reform slate in the World Zionist Congress (WZC) election. This effort aims to secure strong representation for Reform values in the WZC, ensuring that these values—Democracy, Equality, and Peace—are represented in decisions regarding Israel’s future and global Jewish priorities.

1. Protect Our Values in Israel

Protect the core values of Democracy, Pluralism, Equality, and Justice by voting for the Reform slate.

2. Your Vote Controls Billions of Dollars

The WZC controls over $1 billion annually for Israel and Jewish communities worldwide. Your vote determines how these funds are allocated.

3. Your Vote Determines Decisions on the Ground

Voting for the Reform slate means more Reform delegates in senior positions, influencing policies and decisions that directly affect Israel.

4. This is Your Opportunity to Have an Impact

The WZC election is the most important vote you’ve probably never heard of. If you don’t vote, you are, in effect, supporting those who oppose Reform Jewish values.

Eligibility

Be 18 or older.

Self-identity as Jewish.

Live in Canada as a citizen or permanent resident.

Details:

Anyone can vote. They do not have to be a member of either City Shul or ARZA Canada.

How to Vote:

Read the ARZA-Canada Platform - click HERE

Sign up for the ARZA Canada newsletter to be informed when voting starts - https://arzacanada.org/