CEO Letter - December 2024

Shalom Villagers,

Our vision of creating a dynamic space where individuals from all backgrounds come together to explore ideas, share perspectives, and deepen our collective understanding of Zionism was on display last month at Jewish National Fund-USA’s Global Conference for Israel, where it came to life in a series of Village Talks and Conversations at the World Zionist Village Pavilion.

The conversations among a wide range of personalities including among others Col. Richard Kemp, Prof. Shai Davidai, Rabbi Erez Sherman, Olympic Champion, Peter Paltchik, Scholar and Prof. Ken Stein and Emily Austin, presented engaging discussions on Zionism and Zionist issues in an intimate setting encouraging open conversations among the participants.

Click here to watch the full list of Village Talks and Conversations on the World Zionist Village Channel.

Join us in bringing the Village to life and supporting our efforts as we plan for construction to begin in 2026. Now more than ever before, we need to make a bold statement with Zionist education, which is crucial in combating the unprecedented rise in antisemitism, fostering pride and awareness of our Jewish heritage and history. By providing a learning and living experience nurturing understanding of Israel's significance and story, we can strengthen the community's resilience against harmful stereotypes and hate, and impact the future of our children and grandchildren.

Warm regards,
Ira Green
CEO, World Zionist Village