Community member Sierra Debrow has been nominated to the young delegation for the Reform Movement at the World Zionist Congress (WZC).
Debrow, who is the community planning specialist for Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City, is the only Kansas Citian in the Reform Movement’s delegation.
The WZC, which will convene in Jerusalem in October, meets every five years to make decisions on allocating more than $1 billion to support needs in Israel and the Diaspora. It is the governing body of the World Zionist Organization, which “strives to enhance the impact of Zionist ideology and activity in Jewish communities around the world, including Israel.”
Twenty-one different slates, each with its own priorities and goals, are running this year. Debrow represents the Reform Movement’s “Vote Reform” slate. Voting opens on March 10 and closes on May 4.
“I am proud to be nominated to the ‘Vote Reform’ slate because I strongly align with the values for which it stands,” Debrow said. “Israel is the homeland of the Jewish people — to me, that means all Jewish people, regardless of denomination, race, gender or sexuality. All expressions of Jewish identity should be recognized in Israel, and should be treated as equally legitimate within the Jewish State.”
Debrow stands with the Reform Movement’s goal for Israel’s safety while pushing for peace.
“The ‘Vote Reform’ slate also affirms the need for a safe and secure Israel while calling for a path for peace with Israel's neighbors,” they said. “I firmly believe that during these challenging times, it is now more important than ever to ensure that Israel is able to maintain its security as a nation while simultaneously keeping an eye on the future, moving towards recognizing its place as an essential democracy and potential peacemaker in the region.”
More information about the WZC is available at wzo.org.il/en, and all 21 slates can be viewed at the American Zionist Movement’s website (azm.org/elections). Debrow can be reached at .
