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.