In light of the growing polarization between and within Jewish communities and the general weakening of Jewish identity, in April 2023, The President of Israel, H.E Isaac Herzog announced the launch of
“Voice of the People: The President’s Initiative for a shared Jewish future.”
Under the leadership of Israel’s President, H.E Isaac Herzog, “Voice of the People” aims to engage a diverse range of Jewish voices from 6 continents, working together to collectively identify, discuss and creatively address the most pressing immediate and long term challenges affecting the Jewish people.
In the wake of transformative events on October 7th, which have reshaped paradigms and raised profound questions, the relevance of this initiative has significantly increased. Amidst rising Anti-Semitism, digital media battlefields, and a generation of our future leaders grappling with the significance of their Jewish identity, there’s an urgent call to action – and we respond to it. The council will come together for a 4-day conference in March 2025 leveraging collective wisdom to address shared challenges. Committed to inclusivity and diversity, “Voice of the People” aims to spark global conversations and initiate action that will impact Jewish communities worldwide, cultivating the future leadership of the Jewish people.
Amplifying many voices within the Jewish community and developing a platform for constant bottom-up communication and connection.
Understanding the biggest challenges facing Jewish communities around the world and finalizing an agenda to address these issues within the next decade.
Cultivate and nurture a new generation of global leaders who are dedicated to addressing shared challenges and shaping a dynamic future.
Facilitate the development of concrete ideas for common challenges faced by Jewish communities.
Actively work towards the lasting prosperity and well-being of Jewish communities across the globe and Israel.
At the President’s request, a public consultation process was established to validate and refine the initiative’s concept and structure. This involved engaging thousands of leaders and professionals from the global Jewish community, facilitated by Deloitte, a global consulting firm.
The core idea was to align the initiative with the President’s vision, fostering in-depth discussions in small working groups to explore its various aspects. The findings and insights from these Labs have been used to design the council’s structure and activities.
The Voice of the People initiative is a collaborative effort involving the President of Israel, the World Zionist Organization, and the Jewish Agency for Israel. Philanthropic partners: The Azrieli Foundation, Wilf Family Foundations and Patrick and Lina Drahi Foundation.
