Dor Hemshech -- Future Leadership of the Zionist Movement

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Dor Hemshech - The Department for Zionist Activities of the World Zionist Organization

The Department for Zionist Activities of the World Zionist Organization is dedicated to promoting the Zionist idea and the Zionist movement as vital elements of contemporary Jewish life.

It strives to enhance the impact of Zionist ideology and activity in Jewish communities around the world by encouraging the growth and development of Zionist Federations, and by providing a variety of centralized services emanating out of Jerusalem.

The Department for Zionist Activities has been charged by the Zionist Executive in particular with nurturing the next generation of Zionist leadership. It has also been mandated with the development of the Mt. Herzl Park in Jerusalem, including the Herzl Museum and the cemetery of the Great Leaders of Israel and the Zionist Movement. It has also been given the responsibility for facilitating the smooth functioning of the legislative institutions and democratic processes of the Zionist movement, including the Zionist Congress, the Zionist Action Committee, and the Zionist Supreme Court.


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The Future Leadership of the Zionist Movement

Dor Hemshech is the umbrella movement for the emerging generation of Zionist leadership, consisting of Jews around the world between the ages of 27-45. The mission of Dor Hemshech is to inspire and empower this generation, to facilitate its integration into the organisational framework of the World Zionist Movement and to catalyze new Zionist ideas. Join the Dor Hemshech Facebook group.



Dor Hemshech is supported by the Department for Zionist Activities of the World Zionist Organization.

The Department is dedicated to promoting the Zionist idea and the Zionist movement as vital elements of contemporary Jewish life. It strives to enhance the impact of Zionist ideology and activity in Jewish communities around the world by encouraging the growth and development of Zionist Federations, and by providing a variety of centralized services emanating out of Jerusalem.

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The First International Dor Hemshech Workshop for Emerging Zionist Leadership

 
The first international Dor Hemshech Workshop, previously the Dor Hemshech Conference, will be a festival of Zionist creativity, with the aim of changing the face of the Zionist movement by inspiring and empowering the emerging generation of Zionist leadership, ages 27-45, and incorporating the energy of this generation into the organizational framework of the World Zionist Organisation. The workshop will now take place in Jerusalem for 25 North Americans and Europeans plus a day of activities with Israeli peers.

The four goals of the conference are as follows:

The Rejuvenation of the Zionist Movement through the engagement of the next generation in its leadership and development
 
The Revitalization of the Zionist vision with the injection of fresh ideas  and the broadening of ideological discourse

The Realization of Zionist objectives through innovative programming and initiatives expressing Zionist values and ideals

The Celebration of Jewish peoplehood, a century of Zionist achievement and of 60 Years of Israel's independence

The First International Dor Hemshech Workshop in Israel will be part study retreat, part think-tank and an opportunity to meet new people, from Israel and abroad, who are involved in the similar pioneering Zionist ventures. International networking, including interaction with Israeli peers poised to take on major leadership roles, will be a major component of the gathering. Invitees will be expected to commit themselves to direct involvement in a variety of projects that it is anticipated the conference will generate.  

Participants will play an important role in shaping the Workshop by taking part in a multi-faceted preparatory program administered over the internet. They will be asked to formulate position papers or project proposals, prepare workshops or presentations, respond to a recommended list of readings and/or take an active role in organizing some aspect of the gathering. In addition, they be expected to. commit themselves to involvement in a variety of projects that the Workshop will generate.

Further Details

Date: 8-11 December 2008

Venue: Jerusalem, Israel

Participants: 25 Zionist activists from around the world aged 27-25, including 15 from Israel joining for one day of the workshop .

Eligibility for participation:  Zionist Federations, World Unions, and International and Women's Zionist Organizations affiliated with the World Zionist Organization are invited to nominate a predetermined number of candidates aged 27-45 who are:  

*currently engaged in Zionist activity
*committed to growing that involvement
*have the potential to contribute to a process of strategic thinking and practical planning regarding the expansion and implementation of the Dor Hemshech initiative

In general, applicants need to be recommended by a Zionist Federation, a World Union, or an International or Woman's Zionist Organization affiliated with the World Zionist Organization. Those unaffiliated with any of the above who are interested in becoming involved with the WZO and its constitueny bodies should write directly to: mailto:dorhemshech@wzo.org.il">dorhemshech@wzo.org.il

Registration Fee: $125 towards the program ( the program includes 3 nights accomodation (double occupancy), full program costs, and all meals except 1 dinner).   The registration fee is non-returnable after the 15th November 2008.              

This is a subsidized fee only available to those nominated by a Zionist body and accepted by the program organizers.

Airfare: Flight subsidies may be available for participants nominated by a Zionist body. For details of flight subsidies please contact your nominating Zionist body.                                                                                              Transportation, for all participants, to and from the conference is the responsibility of participants.

Accommodation details: Unless applicants indicate otherwise on the application form, accommodation is based on double occupancy. Single occupancy is available for an additional charge of $180 (3nights).

Applicants who wish to bring significant others and/or children  should indicate this on the application form.  Details of prices for additional attendees will be sent on receipt of your application.

Payment Details: Once your application has been accepted you will be sent a bill for the cost and payment details.

Language: The primary language of the conference will be English.