Yaakov Hagoel
World Zionist Congress opens with tribute to October 7 victims, calls for unity
In the shadow of the October 7 attack, the 39th World Zionist Congress delegates to discuss Zionism’s future, address political tensions, and reaffirm the movement’s commitment to Israel’s survival.
Rabbi Doron Perez favored for Keren Hayesod head amid WZC coalition talks
Likud factions clash over leadership, disrupting coalition talks for WZC positions
WZO’s future in 2025: Relevance, resilience, and the Jewish people’s mission - interview
Israeli government recognizes Diaspora victims in historic resolution
The historic resolution, adopted on May 27, 2024, follows a call made in 2022 by Yaakov Hagoel, chairman of the World Zionist Organization.
World Zionist Organization hosts Jewish People Challenges Conference in Jerusalem
Grapevine: What's next?
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
WZO asks owners of empty apartments to offer them to displaced Israelis
"My Home is Your Home" is a new initiative promoted by the World Zionist Organization Chairman Yaakov Hagoel.
WZO leaders clash over Netanyahu-Musk meeting
Discussions in the WZO about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's meeting with Elon Musk started Monday and continued Tuesday.
WZO chairman slams his deputy, supports Netanyahu-Musk meeting
The debate surrounding the Netanyahu-Musk conversation underscores the complex nature of addressing antisemitism in the digital age.
50 Influential Jews: Pillars of Zion - No. 26
The heads of Israel's national institutions Keren Kayemet LeIsrael, World Zionist Organization, and Keren Hayesod wield profound influence, backed by tens of billions of shekels.
WZO head Hagoel talks 5 significant challenges confronting Jews
Hagoel, speaking in Hebrew, listed the following issues: the lack of fluency in Hebrew, disunity among the Jewish people, assimilation, antisemitism, and the importance of aliyah.
Zionism has to be where the people of Israel need it - WZO head
Yaakov Hagoel said there is no lack of challenges in the new millennium, both within and outside the borders of Israel, from societal and political divisions to antisemitism and assimilation
Nearly 25% of Israeli Jews experience antisemitism abroad - survey
The survey was conducted among Jewish Israelis in preparation for International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27, 2023.
Yaakov Hagoel, making waves in the Zionist movement, Ukraine refugee aid
No. 20 on The Jerusalem Post's Top 50 Most Influential Jews of 2022: World Zionist Organization leader Yaakov Hagoel.
