Election for the 39th World Zionist Congress

Voting for the UK Election

The Zionist Federation UK and the Mizrachi Federation UK are the UK affiliates of the World Zionist Organization (WZO)

  • Voter Registration: 8 April – 13 May 2025
  • Election Dates: 8 June – 12 June 2025

ELECTIONS TO THE 39TH WORLD ZIONIST CONGRESS

This election gives Jews around the world a chance to influence Israel’s governance and represents the single biggest opportunity for UK Jews to influence the future of our people for the better.


Following approved registration, you will be entitled to vote in the UK elections to the World Zionist Congress between in 8–12 June 2025.

The ZF advocates for and supports Zionism in the United Kingdom, strengthening the Jewish community's engagement with Zionism in a modern context. It fosters dialogue and collaboration among Zionist organisations through its network and serves as the primary hub for Zionist resources in the UK.

The Zionist Federation UK (ZF) and the Mizrachi Federation UK are the UK affiliates of the WZO. The election process is overseen by the UK Area Election committee, co-chaired by David Regal MBE and David Reuben. The ZF acts as the secretariat for the elections.


The chair of the Board of Directors of the ZF is Rabbi Lea Mühlstein.

Election Timeline:

  • 28 Feb 2025: Deadline for new organisations to apply for federation membership.
  • 1 April 2025: Deadline for registrations of slates.
  • 8 April 2025: Deadline for outstanding dues and registrations of details for all slates.
  • 8 April – 13 May 2025: Voter registration.
  • 8 June – 12 June 2025: Voting period.

Who Can Vote?

To be eligible, you must:

  • Be Jewish
  • Be 18+ years old on 30 June 2025
  • Confirm your commitment to the Jerusalem Program
  • Permanently reside in the UK
  • Not have voted in the Israeli Knesset election (1 Nov 2022) or in the 39th WZC elections in another country.
Register to Vote

How to Register & Vote

Voter registration will be open from 8 April until 13 May 2025.
A registration fee of £1 will apply. This is known as the Zionist Shekel.

Register Online

Provide your details & pay £1 Zionist Shekel.

Verify Your ID

Upload an accepted UK ID for security.

Vote Online

Pick your preferred slate during the voting period.

FULFILL YOUR DREAMS

WZO Election Slates

In accordance with the Rules for the 2025 United Kingdom Election to the 39th World Zionist Congress, only organisations that are members in good standing of the Mizrachi Federation or the Zionist Federation UK are eligible to run slates. Two or more organisations eligible to run a slate, may run on a joint slate. Outstanding payments due to the Federations must be settled by 8 April 2025 (two months before the election).


The following slates have been approved by the AEC for the UK elections to the 39th World Zionist Congress:


Eretz Hakodesh UK - Eretz Hakodesh UK

Hanoar Hatzioni - Hanoar Hatzioni

Israel Solidarity Campaign (Over the Rainbow UK) - Over the Rainbow UK

Jabotinsky's Israel  -  Herut UK, Likud UK

Jewish Labour - Meretz: For a Democratic Israel, JLM (Avodah, Meretz)

Kol Israel: Standing Together To Strengthen Israel And Jewish People - World Confederation of United Zionists

Orthodox Israel Coalition + Mizrachi UK

Our Israel: Mercaz UK, Pro Zion-Arzenu UK

Shas Olami UK - Shas Olami UK

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