The Duties of the Individual Zionist
The Duties of the Individual Zionist is name of a policy 'approved at the 28th Zionist congress, which convened in 1972 in Jerusalem.' It was 'approved and adopted as an integral part of the resolutions of the 29th congress, held in February-March 1978 in Jerusalem.'[1]
The text of the resolution is as follows:
- The following obligations stem from the tasks and functions embraced by the Jerusalem Program, as well as from membership in the Zionist Organization:
- To implement aliyah to Israel.
- To be an active member of the Territorial Organization
- To endeavor to implement the program of the Zionist movement.
- To study Hebrew, to give one's children a Jewish education and bring them up towards aliyah and Zionist self-fulfillment.
- To contribute and to be active on behalf of the Zionist Funds and to participate actively in the consolidation of Israel's economy.
- To play an active role in the life of one's community and its institutions, and to endeavor to ensure their democratic nature; to strengthen Zionist influence within the community, and to intensify Jewish education.
- The Zionist Federations shall make every effort to consciousness of these duties in their members and to leaders to set a personal example in their implementation.[1]
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Appendix No. 12 The Duties of the Individual Zionist, Structure of the World Zionist Organization, Likud. Retrieved from the Internet Archive of 5 November 2005.
