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Vote for Hatikvah in the
World Zionist Congress Elections

Between March 10-May 4, American Jews will vote for their delegates to the 39th World Zionist Congress
Vote to have your voice heard in Israel. Make an impact in Jewish communities worldwide and stand up for progressive Zionism. 
Elected representatives allocate over $1 billion annually to support the most pressing needs across Israeli society and the Diaspora.  
By voting, you help build an Israel that reflects Reconstructionist values.

WATCH: Rabbi Deborah Waxman, Ph.D., and Rabbi Elliott Tepperman explain how the World Zionist Congress works and why your vote for Hatikvah matters

Stay tuned for more insights from Reconstructionist leaders and ways to mobilize your community!

LISTEN: Rabbi Jodie Siff and her son Aaron Siff-Scherr join Rabbi Deborah Waxman for a moving, intergenerational conversation on progressive Zionism and the importance of voting in the World Zionist Congress elections.

Reconstructionists on the Hatikvah Slate

Smiling person with short hair, wearing a necklace, against a vibrant outdoor background.

Rabbi Deborah Waxman, Ph.D.

Smiling man with short dark hair in a collared shirt and sweater, outdoors.

Justin
Rosen Smolen

Man with glasses and a beard smiling in a suit and tie.

Fred
Andes

A person with a kippah, smiling warmly, wearing a necklace and a burgundy top.

Rabbi Ruhi Sophia Motzkin Rubenstein 

Elderly man with glasses and a thick white beard, smiling against a plain background.

Rabbi David
Teutsch, Ph.D.

Rabbi Elliott Tepperman wearing a light-colored shirt, against a plain background.

Rabbi Elliot
Tepperman

A person with curly hair and glasses wearing a dark collared shirt against a light gray background.

Aaron
Siff-Sherr

Smiling man wearing a cap in a sunny outdoor setting.

Rabbi Michael
Cohen

Woman with dark hair in a coral blazer, standing outdoors near pink flowers.

Serena
Oberstein

Smiling man with a beard wearing a kippah, suit, and tie.

Rabbi Elliot
Skiddell

Smiling man with glasses and a suit, standing in front of a bookshelf filled with colorful books.

Rabbi William
Plevan

Smiling woman with long hair, wearing earrings, in a circular frame.

Karen
Shapiro

Woman with curly hair, glasses, and red jacket smiles outdoors with a blurred urban background.

Rabbi Shira
Stutman

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