Basel – Paris – Vienna – Budapest- Jerusalem
Seven frenetic days traveling with Herzl to Paris, Basel, Vienna, Budapest and Israel, reliving the times and events that gave rise to the Zionist movement, celebrating the triumph of the Zionist idea together with Jewish communities of Europe, concluding with the celebration of Yom Ha’atzmaut on Mt. Herzl in Israel.
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AZM Leadership outside the Herzl Museum in Jerusalem (left to right: Sondra Sokal, AZM Treasurer; Jan Schechter, AZM Cabinet member; Dr. David Breakstone, Chairman, WZO Department for Zionist Activities; and William Hess, AZM President.
Itinerary: April 14 – 20, 2010
Tuesday, April 13
Optional all-day programming
Overnight: Paris (optional)
Wednesday, April 14 Rosh Hodesh lyar
11:00am Wandering the streets of Paris with Herzl
(walking tour including lunch)
5:30pm Free time and dinner on own
8:00pm Gala opening with Natan Sharansky, Hagai Meirom and Israel’s ambassador to France and the Jewish community of Paris
Overnight: Paris
Thursday, April 15 Rosh Hodesh lyar
8:30am – 12:00 Train to Basle
12:30pm “In Basle I Founded the Jewish State”
Herzl’s gamble on the Jewish future in a Swiss casino (tour & symposium, including lunch)
6:00pm Free time and dinner on own
8:30pm Tour bus to Zurich (1 hour)
10:40pm Overnight train to Vienna
Overnight: Sleeper Train
Friday, April 16
8:00am Arrival in Vienna
8:30am Cafe Griensteidl and the Jewish Question: Exploring Jewish Vienna
12:30pm Lunch w/ Viennese Jewish Community
2:00pm Tour bus to Budapest (3 hours)
5:30pm Check-in at hotel
7:14pm Candle lighting
7:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat and dinner with Minister Yuli Edelstein and Israeli ambassador to Hungary
Overnight: Budapest
Shabbat, April 17
Tazria-Metzora
T’fillot in variety of synagogues
12:00pm Kiddush and lunch in Dohany Synagogue with the Budapest community
2:00pm Walking tour of Budapest
5:00pm Free time
7:30pm Dinner
8:23pm Havdalah
9:00pm Melave Malka at Beit Tarbut Yisrael with communuity leadership and Dor Hemshech
Overnight: Budapest
Sunday, April 18
10:30am Flight to Israel
2:00pm Arrival in Israel
5:00pm Check-in at hotel; Free time and dinner on own
7:30pm The Dream and Its Price- Memorial Day ceremony and evening program
Overnight: Jerusalem
Monday, April 19 Yom Hazikaron
9:00am WZO/JAFI Yom Hazikaron Ceremony
10:00am WZO VIP Welcome
11:00am Memorial siren
11:15am Herzl and Jerusalem- Imagining the Future (tour and reception w/ Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat- invited)
4:00pm Free time and dinner on own
6:30pm Depart for gala Yom Ha’atzmaut celebration on Mt. Herzl
Overnight: Jerusalem
Tuesday, April 20 Yom Ha’atzmaut
10:00am With Herzl in Altneuland (tour including the Herzl Museum and “al ha-aish” lunch at Keren Kayemet project with Efi Stenzler, KKL-JNF Chair)
4:00pm Program conclusion
Estimated cost of basic package (subject to change): $1,985, including 6 nights hotel (bed and breakfast) based on double occupancy, plus 7 additional meals, all scheduled tours, events and activities from April 14 in Paris through April 20 in Israel.
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Celebrate Theodor Herzl on the 150th Anniversary of His Birth
Programs and Events are being planned to mark the 150 Anniversary of Herzl’s birth. Herzl Day (10 Iyar) will be celebrated the week of April 18 -25, 2010.
Here’s a sampling of some of the programs and activities being planned.
MISSION OF SOLIDARITY WITH THE ZIONIST CAUSE
A JOURNEY WITH HERZL IN PURSUIT OF THE ZIONIST IDEA:
April 14 – 20, 2010 | Special Dor Hemshech Track April 13 – 22, 2010
As a journalist, statesman and visionary, Herzl crisscrossed Europe and the Middle East in a tireless effort to realize his dream of a Jewish state. A century later we will revisit some of the most important destinations in his travels, reflecting on the monentous impact of his life’s journey and the circumstances and events that shaped the man and his vision. Leadership of the National Institutions, as well as members of Knesset and prominent figures in Israeli society will be participating in the journey along with Zionist and Jewish leadership from around the world.
The journey will begin in Paris and continue through Basle, Vienna and Budapest, culiminating in Israel with the celebration of Israel Independence Day at the official ceremony on Mount Herzl — just a few days before Herzl’s 150th birthday. This high profile journey is intended to raise public consciousness about the positive meaning of Zionism today, as well as providing participants with an exhilirating opportunity to celebrate all that the Zionist enterprise has achieved while delving seriously into all that it has yet to accomplish.
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Further details please contact AZM
HERZL UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL: TRAVELING EXHIBITION
I truly believe that even after we possess our land, Zionism will not cease to be an ideal. For Zionism includes not only the yearning for a plot of promised land legally acquired for our weary people, but also the yearning for ethical and spiritual fulfillment.
Now, 150 years after Herzl was born, it is up to a new generation to embrace this visionary’s legacy and it its own. This exhibition rich in archival visuals and thought-provoking text, was produced with that objective in mind. It is not only about Herzl; it is about how contemporary Jews might shape their personal relationship to Israel and the Jewish people. This exhibit is available for rental; for more information visit here.
THE ZIONIST SHEKEL
It was Herzl’s way of inviting the entire Jewish world to express support for the Zionist idea, and enabling all who wished to take an active role in the Zionist enterprise to do so. In honor of his 150th birthday, the WZO will issue a limited edition, beautifully designed Zionist Shekel note capturing the excitement of the early days of the movement as well as the challenges that Herzl’s legacy demands we still meet.
More information will be listed as it becomes available.
U.S. COMMITTEE PREPARES FOR ELECTIONS TO 36TH WORLD ZIONIST CONGRESS
New Slates wishing to participate in Elections to the World Zionist Congress, scheduled to take place in June 2010, must adhere to a set of Rules established by the U.S. Area Election Committee. While the entire set of election rules have not yet been finalized, below are the rules adopted regarding new lists:
NEW SLATES
Groups not represented at the 35th Zionist Congressÿ wishing to participate in elections to the 36th Zionist Congress shall:
a) Send a letter to be received by the Area Election Committee no later than October 31,stating the desire of the group to participate in the elections.
The letter shall:
- describe the unique Zionist philosophy embodied by the slate
- state how the slate’s participation will advance the Zionist Movement, and
- express the group’s full acceptance of and compliance with the WZO Constitution and the AZM Constitution
b) The letter shall be accompanied by an $1,800, check payable to the American Zionist Movement, as a filing fee
c) By November 15, 2009 a new slate shall also submit a petition with the signatures of 300 potential voters (individuals qualified to vote), including each signatory’s:
- Full Name
- Full Mailing Address (If this is a US Post Office Box due to lack of home delivery in a rural area, the signatory must also submit a physical residence address)
- Date of Birth
- Preferred Telephone Number and
- Email address
- Signatories shall indicate that they accept the Jerusalem Program, which delineates the foundations of Zionism.
The petition shall be comprised of the platform of the new slate (as previously submitted to the Area Election Committee), and the names of its candidates for election in the order they would be elected.
c) The petition shall be accompanied by a sortable digital file (spreadsheet) with the above-described data of the signatories.
d) If accepted, the slate shall be included on the ballot, but shall be required to poll sufficient votes to win one mandate without remainders in order to be seated at the Congress.
e) No person may sign a petition for more than one new slate, nor may they sign a petition if they appear as a candidate on a competing slate.
f) Organizations in arrears to the American Zionist Movement shall not reorganize to run as a New Slate.
The Hagshama Department of the World Zionist Organization
www.hagshama.org.il/en
About Hagshama:
What does Israel mean to you?
Israel is a country that is being built and re-built daily by the dreams and struggles of millions of people. Each one of us in Israel and in the Diaspora is striving to help build the best country for the Jewish People. As such, the Hagshama Department is here to help you define your relationship with Israel and encourage you to participate in Israel’s and your own community’s future.
Do you want to become directly involved in Israel’s and your community’s future?
Make your mark on Jewish history, learn about the issues and face the dilemmas Judaism is confronting today. We can provide you with the opportunity to do this in one of the most dynamic and challenging Jewish communities in the world – Israel. Being in the land and meeting the people involved is necessary to know and understand what the problems are, where the struggles lie, and who will be solving them in the near future.
Do you want to change your community?
To change or effect the Jewish world one must start with oneself. The Hagshama Department is about empowerment, about helping you turn your vision and dreams into reality. We want to see every young Jew reach their fullest potential for leadership, activism and Zionist fulfillment within their community. Only when you have started working on improving yourself can you start with your community. We can help you take that first step in becoming involved in your community back home and create those structures that can help bring about inner change and then community change. Such as discussion groups, workshops and the facilitation of expert speakers and educators to tackle the issues and talk about your views of the problems facing you, your community, and the Jewish People.
Change starts with you!!
If Aliyah is a question for you…?
Then we can help you find the answers. The Hagshama Department believes that one of the most important steps a Jewish activist can make to help the Jewish People is by coming to Israel and speaking your mind, registering your vote, and being part of the action to help make the Jewish homeland, Israel, the place where you’d like to live.
How can The Hagshama Department help you?
The Hagshama Department works with anyone that is prepared to commit and serve. To commit themselves to the goals and ideals of the Zionist Movement and serve their community and the Jewish People. We work with Bogrim of Zionist Youth Movements, Jewish students and young leadership and can assist in funding and programming such events as conventions, leadership seminars, activist training, student meetings on campuses, trips to Israel, and educational conferences. We can supply all your Zionist Organization’s needs! Sounds interesting? Then contact us
The Department for Zionist Activities of the World Zionist Organization
www.doingzionism.org.il
The Department for Zionist Activities of the World Zionist Organization is dedicated to promoting the Zionist idea and the Zionist movement as vital elements of contemporary Jewish life.
It strives to enhance the impact of Zionist ideology and activity in Jewish communities around the world by encouraging the growth and development of Zionist Federations, and by providing a variety of centralized services emanating out of Jerusalem.
The Department for Zionist Activities has been charged by the Zionist Executive in particular with nurturing the next generation of Zionist leadership. It has also been mandated with the development of the Mt. Herzl Park in Jerusalem, including the Herzl Museum and the cemetery of the Great Leaders of Israel and the Zionist Movement. It has also been given the responsibility for facilitating the smooth functioning of the legislative institutions and democratic processes of the Zionist movement, including the Zionist Congress, the Zionist Action Committee, and the Zionist Supreme Court.
THE CONSTITUTION
OF THE
WORLD ZIONIST ORGANIZATION
AND REGULATIONS
FOR ITS IMPLEMENTATION
As adopted by the Zionist General Council at its Session in December 1959 – January 1960, in pursuance of the resolution of the 24th Zionist Congress (1956) and as amended by: The 25th Zionist Congress (1960/61), the 26th Zionist Congress (1964/65), the 27th Zionist Congress (1968), and the 31st Zionist Congress (1987) and the Zionist General Council at its Sessions in May-June 1962, January 1966, January 1967, February-March 1970, June-July 1971, February 1973, February 1974, January 1976, July 1976, June 1979, June 1980, September 1981, January 1984, June 1985, July 1986, June 1987, June 1988 and June 1991.
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What is the purpose of Zionism?
AZM participated in a rally demanding the release of the Israeli soldiers captured Summer 2006.
Zionism is the national liberation movement of the Jewish people. According to Zionism, it is the common responsibility of the Jewish people for its continuity and future to ensure a Jewish, Zionist, democratic and secure State of Israel. It was Zionism that brought about the State of Israel’s establishment.
The foundations of Zionism are:
The unity of the Jewish people, its bond to its historic homeland Eretz Yisrael, and the centrality of the State of Israel and Jerusalem, its capital, in the life of the nation
Aliyah to Israel from all countries and the effective integration of all immigrants into Israeli Society.
Strengthening Israel as a Jewish, Zionist and democratic state and shaping it as an exemplary society with a unique moral and spiritual character, marked by mutual respect for the multi-faceted Jewish people, rooted in the vision of the prophets, striving for peace and contributing to the betterment of the world.
Ensuring the future and the distinctiveness of the Jewish people by furthering Jewish, Hebrew and Zionist education, fostering spiritual and cultural values and teaching Hebrew as the national language;
Nurturing mutual Jewish responsibility, defending the rights of Jews as individuals and as a nation, representing the national Zionist interests of the Jewish people, and struggling against all manifestations of anti-Semitism.
All Zionists agree on the set of ideals and principles known as the Jerusalem Program.
The Jerusalem Program was adopted in 1951 at the 23rd World Zionist Congress and revised by the 27th Zionist Congress in 1968. It was most recently revised at the meeting of the Zionist General Council in June 2004.
- The Jerusalem Program – 1951 | Read Full Text
- The Revised Jerusalem Program – 1968 | Read Full Text
- The New Jerusalem Program – adopted June 2004 | Read Full Text
