The 38th World Zionist Congress (WZC) this year will convene online through a special broadcast center in Jerusalem due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Zionist Organization said in a statement on Thursday, adding that this was the first time since the inception of Zionism that this happens.
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According to the statement, "720 Delegates and Observers from over 30 countries will participate in the 38th World Zionist Congress that convenes between 20-22 October, 2020 for a period of 3 consecutive days of discussions.The sessions will take place in the afternoons synchronized with time zones in Israel, North America, Latin America, Europe, Australia and South Africa"
The theme of the event is 'Mutual Responsibility and Aliyah (Immigration) to Israel' and it will also see elections take place for the leadership positions of The World Zionist Organization, Keren Kayemet Le'Israel (Jewish National Fund-JNF) and Keren HaYesod – United Israel Appeal
Among discussion topics are: The effects of the Coronavirus pandemic on Jewish communities worldwide; preparation for a wave of immigration to Israel as a result of this worldwide crisis; battling growing antisemitism; developing settlement in Israel and more.
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