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Zionist Organization of America
from Connections 2021
by jewishnaples
FFounded in 1897, the Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) is the world’s oldest pro-Israel organization. It was instrumental in the Jewish state becoming a reality by mobilizing the support of the U.S. government, Congress and the American public for the creation of Israel. Under the leadership of such illustrious past presidents as Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis and Rabbi Dr. Abba Hillel Silver, ZOA has been on the front lines of Jewish activism.
Today, with a national membership of over 30,000 and chapters throughout the United States, ZOA works to strengthen U.S.-Israeli relations through educational activities by working Capitol Hill and combating anti-Israel bias in the media and on college campuses.
The local chapter is proactively involved with all issues concerning Israel and the worldwide Jewish community. Meetings are held monthly at supporting synagogues in Naples featuring noted speakers. Past speakers have included Morton Klein, ZOA National President; Joseph Sabag, Esquire, Regional Director Florida ZOA; Dr. Andrew Bostom, foremost authority on Islamic anti-Semitism; and Mr. Mat Leisbaum, producer of the movie documentary “Israel Inside, How a Small Nation Makes A Big Difference.”
The local chapter maintains a speakers guild available to speak to community organizations about Israel advocacy issues. ZOA is an ecumenical organization open to the public and seeks new membership from all who are interested in supporting Israel.
For more information, to be added to the local mailing list or to arrange to have a ZOA presentation for your organization, contact:
Jerrold L. Sobel, Chapter President jerrysobel@aol.com
Additional Organizations With Offices in Florida
AIPAC Florida Regional Office 954-382-6110 flreg@aipac.org
Anti-Defamation League 561-988-2900 http://florida.adl.org
Consulate General of Israel to Florida and Puerto Rico 305-925-9400 www.consulateisrael.com
Simon Wiesenthal Center Rabbi Meyer H. May SWC Executive Director information@wiesenthal.com www.wiesenthal.com
Technion – Israel Institute of Technology Kelley Whiter, J.D. Senior Associate Director of Development, Florida 561-395-7206 kelley@ats.org
