Mission
The American Zionist Movement: Past and Future The American Zionist Movement is a coalition of groups and individuals committed to Zionism: the idea that the Jewish people is one people with a shared history, values and language. AZM is the American affiliate of the World Zionist Organization, the Zionist Federation in the United States. AZM Solidarity Mission to Israel during the war in Lebanon, summer 2006 Mission Statement The mission of the American Zionist Movement is to strengthen the connection of American Jews with Israel; develop their appreciation of the centrality of Israel to Jewish life worldwide; deepen their understanding of ...
Israel: Then and Now – Fulfilling the Dream
Fulfilling the Dream Celebrating Israel's Challenges and Achievements View images from the exhibit in the WZO Israel@60 video, "Fulfilling the Dream," available on Youtube This special exhibit - a joint venture of the Department for Zionist Activities (WZO) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Israel - contrasts early scenes of the State of Israel with modern scenes using a hologram form of photography. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="215" caption="One scene featured in the exhibit"][/caption] The exhibit features 14 captioned panels, which can be hung from the ceiling or wall, and comes with a visitor's guide. It is now available and can be booked. View pictures of the ...
Help Bring Purim Joy to Israel
Proceed to Purim Payment Page immediately Dear AZM Friend, Imagine a soldier standing guard. It’s dark and silent. Alexsey is thinking about his parents, but they are far away in Smolensk. It’s Purim and others in the unit are receiving gifts from family, or getting leave to travel home, but this soldier remains alone. Alexsey knew he was Jewish while growing up, but his [caption id="attachment_1930" align="alignleft" width="215" caption="Members of the Venus Tank Unit mug for the camera after receiving their Purim gifts."][/caption] family never spoke of it. At 14 a friend brought him to a Jewish Agency youth club; at 19 he made ...
Assembly Wrap-Up
Im Tirzu... See videos from the event See photos of the event Read Bill's Hess's Presidential Address Beginning early on Sunday morning October 18, Zionists from New York, New Jersey, and as far away as Washington, D.C., New Orleans, Louisiana and Jerusalem, Israel came together to welcome in the Year of Herzl. This year Jews across the world will mark the 150 anniversary of the birth of Theodor Herzl, the visionary of the Jewish people and father of the Jewish State. The Assembly used Herzl's vision of the Jewish state as a starting point to look at the accomplishments of the Jewish People ...
Israeli Soldiers
Campaign for Israel's Abducted Soldiers There are things you can do: Take A Moment for Gilad Shalit | Learn More Take Action Don't let Gilad Be Forgotten Plan a rally for your local community or campus Download and distribute a petition in your community or school (Click to open as a PDF) Pass a resolution in your organization, community or school on the abducted soldiers Wear a Gilad Shalit Dog Tag Write Write to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon Write to the Knesset and Ehud Olmert Write to President Bush and to your Representatives Materials Remember Learn about Israel's abducted and missing soldiers Listen to songs written about the soldiers Remember the soldiers on Chanukah --NEW ...
Next Generation
Yuli Edelstein with ViZion
ViZion and AZM recently hosted Minister of Public Diplomacy and Diaspora Affairs Yuli Edelstein, holding an informal lunch discussion. Guests engaged in a real dialogue with Minister Edelstein, as he Minister Edelstein makes a point during his presentation. opened up the discussion posing one big question: how can Israel engage and maintain a relationship with the next generation? Over the next hour,Minister Edelstein and... [Read more]
AZM Chicago
AZM Chicago
AZM CHICAGO: The umbrella organization of the Zionist membership organizations and the voice of unified Zionism in the greater Chicago area. Main Page | Contact Us | Upcoming Events | ViZion Chicago | Past Events | Calendar| Subscribe to AZM Chicago list CHICAGO ANNUAL CONCERT Honoring Rosalie and Phil Grad(z”l) and Celebrating Tel Aviv 100 For the 17th year the American Zionist Movement – Chicago... [Read more]
Campaign for Israel's Abducted Soldiers
A Sign of Life from Gilad Shalit
See Gilad Shalit’s Video Message We wait and wonder. We send postcards, sign petitions, march in the streets — in front of the United Nations and in public squares across America. When will Gilad Shalit be brought home to his family and his nation? News reports say a resolution is near. We pray for his return. See the videotaped message from Gilad Shalit Read More →
