French
DeutschCanadian Zionist Federation
| Abbreviation | CZF |
|---|---|
| Established | 1967 |
| Founded at | Montreal, Quebec |
| Type | Non-profit |
| Headquarters | Toronto |
| Location | |
Official language | English, French, Hebrew |
| Website | www |
Canadian Zionist Federation (Hebrew: הפדרציה הציונית של קנדה), or CZF, is a nonprofit organization that promotes Zionism, founded in 1967.[1]
Its aim is to promote Zionism in Canada and to assist in the strengthening the State of Israel. The CZF seeks to enrich Canadian Jewish life through Jewish education, Israel and Zionist information, promotion of Aliyah, and activities among Canadian Jewish youth. The CZF is a mixed territorial body composed of sixteen constituent organizations operating in six regions and has 15,000 members across in Canada. The CZF is the official representative of the World Zionist Organization in Canada.[2][3]
History
The Canadian Zionist Federation was founded in 1967 as an umbrella organization whose members included Zionist Organization of Canada, Canadian Hadassah-Wizo, the Labour Zionist Movement of Canada, Mizrachi Hapoel Hamizrachi Organization of Canada, Zionist Revisionist Organization of Canada, Achdut Avoda, and Friends of Pioneering Israel (Mapam).[4]
Mission
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The mission of the Canadian Zionist Federation (CZF) is to strengthen the connection between Canadian Jews and Israel, and to educate the Canadian public about Zionism. Through a range of programs and initiatives, including educational resources, cultural events, and advocacy efforts, CZF works to support the State of Israel and to foster a deep understanding and appreciation of the rich history and culture of the Jewish people.[3]
One of the key goals is to attract Israeli innovation to a Canadian market. The CZF believes that the vibrant and dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem in Israel has much to offer Canada, and is committed to facilitating connections and partnership between Canadian and Israeli businesses. By attracting Israeli innovation to the Canadian market, the CZF hopes to not only to support the growth and success of Israeli businesses, but also to bring new technologies and ideas to Canada, helping to drive economic growth and progress.
The organization provides Israel education and engagement resources and by facilitating dialogue, debate, and collective action in communities across the Canada.[3]
Presidents
- Philip Gerard Givens: 1973–1985[5]
- Kurt Rothschild: 1993–2008[6]
- Norm Stern: 2008–2015
- Les Rothschild: 2015–2022
- Rabbi Moshe Ressin: 2022–January 2024[7]
- Les Rothschild: January 2024–2025[7]
- Stan Greenspan: 2025–present[citation needed]
References
- ^ "Zionist Organization of Canada fonds". Ontario Jewish Archives – via Archeion.
- ^ "Zionist Organization of Canada (ZOC)". Ontario Jewish Archives.
- ^ a b c "About the CZF". Canadian Zionist Federation.
- ^ Tapper, Lawrence (1979). "Zionist Organization of Canada" (PDF). Public Archives of Canada. Manuscript Division. 81 (944).
- ^ "Philip Givens fonds". Ontario Jewish Archives.
- ^ Berenbaum, Michael; Skolnik, Fred, eds. (2007). "Rothschild, Kurt". Encyclopaedia Judaica (2nd ed.). Detroit: Macmillan Reference. ISBN 978-0-02-866097-4.
- ^ a b "Current Leadership". Canadian Zionist Federation.
