| Zionist Federation of Great Britain and Ireland | |
| Abbreviation: | ZF |
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| Headquarters: | London, England |
| Location Country: | United Kingdom |
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| Leader Title: | Chair |
| Leader Name: | Rabbi Lea Mühlstein |
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The Zionist Federation of Great Britain and Ireland,[1] also known as the British Zionist Federation or simply the Zionist Federation (ZF), is an umbrella organisation for the Zionist movement in the United Kingdom, representing more than 30 organisations and over 50,000 affiliated members.[2] It was established in 1899 to campaign for a permanent homeland for the Jewish people.
The organisation was established in 1899 to campaign for a permanent homeland for the Jewish people.
In 1917, the British Foreign Secretary Sir Arthur Balfour communicated the Balfour Declaration to the leader of United Kingdom's Jewish community Lord Rothschild for transmission to the Zionist Federation.[3] [4]
In 1920, the Zionist Federation founded Women's International Zionist Organization (WIZO) and Keren Hayesod. The ZF also founded a number of Zionist youth movements.
It describes itself as "the UK's leading Israel advocacy and grassroots organisation" which "celebrates Israel and challenges our enemies."[5]
Among its aims and objectives are to:[6]
Activities include: training, campaigning, media engagement, lobbying, combatting the BDS movement, working with students and cultural events.[7]
The Zionist Federation is an umbrella organisation encompassing most of the Zionist organizations and individuals in the country and, as such, represents the Zionist movement in the United Kingdom.
As of early 2023, the chair is Rabbi Lea Mühlstein.