Our Vision and Mission
Our Vision
Our vision is rooted in the timeless values of Zionism—principles that unite the Jewish people and affirm our bond to the historic homeland of Eretz Yisrael. We are dedicated to bringing together diverse voices committed to strengthening Israel as a Jewish and democratic state so that it may fulfil the vision of its founders:
THE STATE OF ISRAEL will be open for Jewish immigration and for the Ingathering of the Exiles; it will foster the development of the country for the benefit of all its inhabitants; it will be based on freedom, justice and peace as envisaged by the prophets of Israel; it will ensure complete equality of social and political rights to all its inhabitants irrespective of religion, race or sex; it will guarantee freedom of religion, conscience, language, education and culture; it will safeguard the Holy Places of all religions. — from Israel's Declaration of Independence
Our Mission
The mission of the Zionist Federation UK is to uphold and promote the objectives of the Jerusalem Program of the World Zionist Organization. As an umbrella organisation, we facilitate dialogue and collaboration among our member organisations and serve as a central hub for Zionist resources in the UK.
Through our work, we aim to:
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Unite the Jewish People: We strive to reinforce the unity of the Jewish people by deepening our collective connection to Israel. We celebrate the centrality of the State of Israel in Jewish life and advocate for its continued flourishing.
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Support Aliyah and Integration: We actively promote aliyah—the immigration of Jews from all over the world to Israel—and work toward the successful integration of new immigrants into Israeli society, fostering an environment where all Jews can thrive.
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Strengthen Israel's Identity: We are committed to strengthening Israel as a Jewish, democratic state with a unique moral and spiritual character. By upholding the values of mutual respect and striving for peace, we contribute to building a society rooted in the vision of our prophets and the betterment of the world.
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Foster Jewish Education and Culture: Our mission includes advancing Jewish, Hebrew and Zionist education, ensuring that Jewish culture, language, and values are preserved and passed on to future generations. We are dedicated to ensuring that these principles continue to shape the future of the Jewish people.
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Promote Jewish Responsibility and Rights: We champion mutual Jewish responsibility, defend the rights of Jews as individuals and as a nation, and represent the national Zionist interests of the Jewish people. We are unwavering in our commitment to combatting antisemitism in all its forms, wherever it arises.
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Encourage Practical Zionism: Through collaboration with Jewish communities, organisations, and Zionist Federations worldwide, we work to advance the practical implementation of Zionism. We also actively contribute to the democratic process by organizing elections to the World Zionist Congress.
By embodying these principles, we aim to support Israel's ongoing development as a strong, united, and democratic state.