The Conference of Presidents Resource Guide including Jewish and Israel-related events, rallies, sign-on letters, briefings, web pages, videos, documents, and more. This is only disseminated to other Jewish and pro-Israel organizations. Note: while the majority of this information is public through each organization, please do not publish this email wholesale. Please share events and resources individually to your membership as you see fit. If you would like to contribute a resource to be shared, please send it to Jacob Cohen, Special Projects Coordinator (jacob@conferenceofpresidents.org)
American Zionist Movement
Until May 4, 2025, American Jews can vote for their delegates to the 39th World Zionist Congress, the “parliament of the Jewish people,” which will convene in Jerusalem in October 2025. With over $1 billion distributed annually through the Congress, a lot is at stake. Click here to vote.
The promotional toolkit, from the American Zionist Movement which administers the election, contains all you need to promote the election to your network with graphics, messaging, and other resources designed for a variety of platforms.
OCTOBER 8
OCTOBER 8 offers a searing look at the eruption of antisemitism on college campuses, social media and in the streets of America starting the day after Hamas’ attack on Israel on October 7.
Featuring interviews with: Debra Messing, Congressman Ritchie Torres, comedian Michael Rapaport, Dan Senor, Sheryl Sandberg, Mosab Yousef, Noa Tishby, Scott Galloway, US Sen. Kirsten Gilibrand, Douglas Murray, Einat Wilf, Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt, Shai Davidai, Rabbi David Wolpe, Jonathan Schanzer, Tessa Veksler and others.
Now playing in theaters across the country, OCTOBER 8 won the box office for documentaries in its opening weekend and has been extended for another week in theaters due to this massive response by audiences. This is HUGE and we are super grateful for everyone who turned out!
We want to keep this important film in theaters so please look for your local theaters and showtimes at october8film.com
We encourage you to follow the film’s journey on our socials, linked below, and spread the word with our Digital Toolkit
Instagram: October8thefilm
Facebook: October8thefilm
World Zionist Organization
The Heart is Still There – Connecting and Remembering
This year we will mark the second Memorial Day since the massacre of October 7, 2023, and the ‘Iron Swords’ War that broke out immediately after it. Hundreds of soldiers, men and women, and members of the security forces were killed in battles this year as well, and it seems that the bereavement and pain have no end.In preparation for this day, the Department of Irgoon and Israelis Abroad have compiled the booklet which includes a suggestion for a memorial gathering in a community or home setting, with the aim of coming together to remember and commemorate.
Holidays Short-Term Madrichim/Counselors
The Zionist Enterprises Department, in collaboration with the Jewish Agency for Israel, offers a unique opportunity to bring Israeli Shlichim to your community! During the upcoming Jewish holidays and Memorial Days, a team of Shlichim will tour North America, leading meaningful and engaging events. This program allows each community to connect deeply with Israel’s heritage, explore Holocaust remembrance, Jewish renewal, and celebrate the holidays while embracing Jewish-Zionist values. Choose from a range of educational topics and let the Shlichim guide your community through impactful programs that unite generations, all while keeping the spirit of Israel alive. Join us in making Israel and Jewish history come alive in your community!
Looking North and to its Rebirth – An Exhibit Marking the State of Israel’s 77 Independence Day
On October 8, 2023, one day after the unprecedented Hamas attack on communities near the Gaza border, Hezbollah initiated its assault on communities in northern Israel. Thousands of civilians were evacuated from their homes and spent many long months living in hotels. Numerous communities sustained significant damage. In this exhibition produced by the Department of Irgoon and Israelis Abroad, we have chosen to showcase optimistic photographs. These captured moments convey hope, resilience, and the gradual return to everyday life.
Israel’s Declaration of Independence Live From the Egalitarian Kotel
Every year between Yom HaShoah and Yom Ha’atzmaut, the World Zionist Organization holds a festive event of reading Megillat Ha’atzmaut at the Egalitarian Kotel. We broadcast it live in various languages to the entire Jewish world. This is our way of celebrating Israel’s independence and strengthening our sense of Jewish peoplehood, both in Israel and abroad.
April 27, 2025
6:30 pm Jerusalem
11:30 am New York | 8:30 am Los Angeles
Join us live and be part of this global tradition!
Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations
