Connecting the Canadian Jewish Community with Israel
Lier la communauté juive canadienne à l’Israël
מחברים את הקהילה היהודית בקנדה לישראל
WHO ARE WE?
MERCAZ Olami is the Zionist political party representing the global Masorti/Conservative movement in Israel’s National Institutions (World Zionist Organization – WZO, Keren Kayemet L’Yisrael – KKL / JNF, the Jewish Agency for Israel, and Keren Hayesod). Joining MERCAZ-Canada prior to the eletions to the World Zionist Congress helps promote Masorti/Conservative values in Israel and across the Jewish world on issues such as Jewish education, pluralism, Zionism, and Aliyah. Voting MERCAZ-Canada also helps secure millions of dollars in funding annually for Masorti/Conservative communities, organizations and programs, including here in Canada. Protect democracy in Israel A vote for MERCAZ-Canada is a vote to make sure the Zionist Congress and its affiliates use their influence and resources to protect democracy and democratic values like gender equality and LGBTQ right in Israel. Help our communities stand up for Israel, fight antisemitism, and educate the next generation Our representation at the Zionist Congress determines our representation on the boards of the Jewish Agency and KKL/JNF, which together allocate over $2 billion annually. Millions of dollars that our communities count on are at stake! When you join MERCAZ-Canada, you help secure funds for Israel & Jewish education initiatives in your community, like , the Shinshinim program, Camp Ramah, youth groups like USY& NOAM, Sisterhoods & Men’s Clubs, and more.
WHY DOES THIS MATTER?
Established by Theodore Herzl, the World Zionist Congress is the only democratic body with representatives from the Jewish people in every corner of the globe, from every Zionist stream and community. Here, as a Diaspora Jew, you not only have a voice; you have a vote. When you join MERCAZ-Canada, you help secure millions of dollars for Masorti/Conservative communities and programs in Israel and around the world. You make sure programs at the WZO, Jewish Agency, and KKL reflect our values of democracy, equality, and pluralism. You make sure the Diaspora’s voice in Israel is one that believes every denomination deserves equal treatment in Israel and an equal share of the hundreds of millions allocated by these organizations every year. Unite the Jewish people and make sure all streams of Judaism receive funding and fair treatment in Israel Now more than ever, the Jewish people need to be united, and real unity means every Jew having an equal seat at the table. Voting MERCAZnot only helps secure millions for Masorti/Conservative Judaism in Israel, but helps us fight the ultra-Orthodox monopoly, impact policy on matters of religion & state, and promote pluralism & equality.
WHY NOW?
2023 was the worst year in Israel’s history. After the tragedy of October 7th, and the divisive, extreme judicial overhaul that pushed Israel apart and into the abyss, Israel today needs a lot of tikkun - repair - both physically and societally. Not supporting MERCAZ means handing billions to close allies of those whose divisiveness and extremism helped tear Israel apart in the first place. We can’t have that. Supporting MERCAZ means supporting a recovery process that is done right. At this moment, when we need to stand by Israel, supporting MERCAZ-Canada also means bringing more resources to our communities to educate and connect our neighbors with the Jewish state. It means supporting pluralism, equality, and democracy in Israel, and Ahavat Yisrael - love of Israel - in our own communities. Not voting is not an option. Not voting IS voting… To let ultra-nationalist and ultra-Orthodox extremists win these elections, set the agenda and control $billions in Israel To take away millions of dollars that our own Jewish communities count on To undermine democratic values and strengthen the grip of ultra-Orthodox extremists in Israel
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
Be an advocate for MERCAZ-Canada. Share this information with your family and friends. Sign up to receive updates at mercazolami.org/become-a-member. Follow MERCAZ- Cananda and MERCAZ Olami on Facebook. Contact us at mercaz@mercaz.ca to get involved. In the next election, scheduled for 2026, how up and vote and deliver to our Movement the representation it needs and deserves in Israel. At this pivotal moment in Israel’s history, make sure to spread the word about MERCAZ-Canada! Sign up at mercaz.ca to become a member of MERCAZ-Canada.
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REMEMBERING THE HOSTAGES
Each day that the hostages are still being held by Hamas, Masorti Israel has a Tekhet (ceremony) at the Hostage Square at the Tel Aviv Museum.
May all the hostages soon be released in good health and the hostilities end.
View this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xOLNDNM3pt8
Introducing the Terumah Fund of the Canadian Foundation for Masorti Judaism
The “Terumah,” endowment's mission is to create a long-term resource to meet the challenges and needs of our Jewish community both at home and in Israel. Visit the page for details by clicking here!
Connecting the Canadian Jewish Community with Israel
Lier la communauté juive canadienne à l’Israël
מחברים את הקהילה היהודית בקנדה לישראל
Masorti Videos
The Masorti Movement is a pluralistic, religious movement in Israel, affiliated with Conservative Judaism. Its philosophy combines commitment to Jewish tradition and halachah (law) with an open and positive approach to the modern world, to democratic culture and to Zionism.
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MERCAZ-Canada and Canadian Foundation for Masorti Judaism work in cooperation to foster and strengthen Masorti/Conservative Judaism in Israel and create engagement opportunities Jews living in Israel and the Diaspora, based on the ideals of tradition and tolerance, study and spirituality, and social action and love of Israel.
MERCAZ represents Masorti Judaism within the World Zionist Organization and Congress, the Jewish Agency for Israel, and Jewish National Fund. We advocate for funding of pluralistic streams of Judaism in Israel crucial to our movement’s growth in Israel and around the world.
YOUR Voice in Israel
MERCAZ: the Movement to Reaffirm Conservative Zionism, is the Zionist voice of Conservative Judaism in Canada. A grassroots membership organization, we promote and support Israel education and programs, and represent the interests of Masorti/Conservative Judaism in the World Zionist Organization and Jewish Agency for Israel.
Together
MERCAZ-Canada and Canadian Foundation for Masorti Judaism work in cooperation to foster and strengthen Masorti/Conservative Judaism in Israel, based on the ideals of tradition and tolerance, study and spirituality, and social action and love of Israel. Encourage your youth to experience Israel through MERCAZ-Canada, USY and Ramah scholarships for Israel travel.
Masorti supports our movement
Canadian Foundation for Masorti Judaism supports our movement directly. CFMJ is committed to halakhah and history, combining Jewish law and tradition with an open approach to Jewish life. CFMJ supports the work of the Masorti Movement, raising funds to enable the Movement to further its educational and outreach activities in Israel.
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The Masorti Movement in Israel is a pluralistic, religious movement in Israel affiliated with Masorti/ Conservative Judaism around the world. The Canadian Foundation for Masorti Judaism supports the work of the Masorti Movement in Israel which promotes scholarship, Zionism and religious tolerance and pluralism within the context of modern Israeli society. The Foundation raises funds to support Masorti programmes in Israel through the Movement and in its synagogue centres. Your donation helps to ensure that our work may continue.
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