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 – 20 May 2025
- Election Dates: 6 July – 10 July 2025
Voting will start on 6 July at 8AM
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 – 20 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.
How to Register & Vote
Voter registration will be open from 8 April until 20 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.
The following organisations have been approved by the AEC to run slates of organisations or individuals for the UK elections to the 39th World Zionist Congress:
Arzenu (Liberal and Reform Zionists)
Eretz Hakodesh UK
Hanoar Hatzioni
Herut UK
Israel Beiteinu UK (United for Israel)
Israel Solidarity Campaign (Over the Rainbow UK)
Jewish Labour Movement
Kol Yisrael (World Confederation of United Zionists)
Likud UK
Mercaz UK (Masorti Zionists)
Meretz
Mizrachi UK (Orthodox Israel Coalition)
Shas Olami UK
Details of slates including manifestos will be published here after 3 June.
Vote and make your impact on the 39th World Zionist Congress
Contact Us
Issues with voter registration? Contact the Election Committee
