American Zionist Movement
Cause Area
- Advocacy & Human Rights
- Faith-Based
- International
Location
633 Third Avenue -- 21st FlNew York, NY 10017 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The mission of the American Zionist Movement is to strengthen the connection of American Jews with Israel; develop their appreciation of the centrality of Israel to Jewish life worldwide; deepen their understanding of Israeli society and the challenges it faces; encourage travel, long-term visits and Aliyah to Israel; and to facilitate dialogue, debate and collective action to further Zionism in the United States and abroad.
Description
The American Zionist Movement (AZM) is the US affiliate of the World Zionist Organization, the organization that established the State of Israel. AZM is an umbrella organization of more than 30 youth and adult organizations. AZM's members span the political spectrum from right to center to left and includes the Zionist arms of the major streams of Judaism. Through programs and activities and working with its member organizations, AZM seeks to bring Jews closer to Israel and Zionism.