Canadian Zionist Federation (Hebrew: הפדרציה הציונית של קנדה), or CZF, is a nonprofit organization that promotes Zionism, founded in 1967.[1]
| Abbreviation | CZF |
|---|---|
| Established | 1967 |
| Founded at | Montreal, Quebec |
| Type | Nonprofit |
| Headquarters | Toronto |
| Location | |
Official language | English, French, Hebrew |
| Website | https://www.czf.ca/ |
About the CZF
editThe aim of the CZF is to promote the Zionist ideal in Canada and to assist in the strengthening the State of Israel. The CZF seeks to enrich Canadian Jewish life through Jewish education, Israel and Zionist information, promotion of Aliyah, and activities among Canadian Jewish youth. The CZF is a mixed territorial body composed of sixteen constituent organizations operating in six regions and encompasses a membership of 15,000 Zionists in Canada. The CZF is the official representative of the World Zionist Organization in Canada.[2]
History
editThe Canadian Zionist Federation was founded in 1967 as an umbrella organization whose members included Zionist Organization of Canada, Canadian Hadassah-Wizo, the Labour Zionist Movement of Canada, Mizrachi Hapoel Hamizrachi Organization of Canada, Zionist Revisionist Organization of Canada, Achdut Avoda, and Friends of Pioneering Israel (Mapam).[3]
CZF as a national federation for Zionist organizations across Canada became the official representative and the voice of Canadian Zionists to the World Zionist Organization. The CZF promotes Zionism, supports Israel and promote Jewish education and culture, as well as the centrality of Israel in Jewish life through various programs, such as education, cultural activities, and advocacy.[4]
Presidents
edit- Philip Gerard Givens: 1973-1985
- Kurt Rothschild: 1993-2008
- Norm Stern: 2008-2015
- Les Rothschild: 2015-2022
- Rabbi Moshe Ressin: 2022-01.2024
- Les Rothschild:(Interim President) 01.2024-now
Mission
editThe mission of the Canadian Zionist Federation (CZF) is to strengthen the connection between Canadian Jews and Israel, and to educate the Canadian public about Zionism. Through a range of programs and initiatives, including educational resources, cultural events, and advocacy efforts, CZF works to support the State of Israel and to foster a deep understanding and appreciation of the rich history and culture of the Jewish people.[4]
One of the key goals is to attract Israeli innovation to a Canadian market. The CZF believes that the vibrant and dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem in Israel has much to offer Canada, and is committed to facilitating connections and partnership between Canadian and Israeli businesses. By attracting Israeli innovation to the Canadian market, the CZF hopes to not only to support the growth and success of Israeli businesses, but also to bring new technologies and ideas to Canada, helping to drive economic growth and progress.[5]
CZF's MAIN GOALS ARE:
- to strengthen the connection of Canadian Jews with Israel
- to deepen their understanding of Israeli society and its culture
- to encourage travel to Israel
- to re-enforce Israeli innovation to a Canada market
The mission is currently being achieved by providing Israel education and engagement resources and by facilitating dialogue, debate, and collective action in communities across the Canada.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Archeion".
- ^ "Ontario Jewish Archives".
- ^ Tapper, Lawrence (1979). "Zionist Organization of Canada" (PDF). Public Archives of Canada. Manuscript Division. 81 (944).
- ^ a b c "Canadian Zionist Federation".
- ^ "The Canadian Encyclopedia".