MERCAZ USA is the Zionist membership organization of the Conservative Movement, the voice of Conservative Jewry within the World Zionist Organization, the Jewish Agency for Israel, the American Zionist Movement and the Jewish National Fund to support religious pluralism in Israel and strengthen the connection between Israel and the Diaspora. Click here to become a new member or renew an existing membership.

MERCAZ INVOLVEMENT WITH THE WZO AND JEWISH AGENCY: Click here to see how MERCAZ represents our Conservative/Masorti Movement institutions in Israel and throughout the Diaspora.

GILAD SHALIT, FINALLY COMING HOME: After more than five years in captivity, Gilad Shalit is finally on his way back to Israel. Although the price that Israel is paying is high, MERCAZ and the entire Conservative Movement express our gratitude and support to the Israeli government in its tireless efforts to bring about Gilad's release. Click here to read the statement of the Rabbinical Assembly. Click here for the prayer of thanksgiving prepared by the Masorti Movement in Israel.

CONSERVATIVE MOVEMENT LEADERS ADVOCATE FOR/ABOUT ISRAEL:

• Click here for the STATEMENT TO PRESIDENT OBAMA RE. UN RESOLUTION ON ISRAEL AND SETTLEMENTS.
• Click here for the joint statement of support to Prime Minister Netanyahu for withdrawing the Conversion Bill.
• Click here to read the joint statement critical of MK Rotem's Conversion Bill.
• Click here to read the letter of protest regarding the treatment of the Women of the Wall.

LOOKING FOR RESOURCES TO CELEBRATE ISRAEL?

• Israel Study material
• Social Action projects

"I'M GOING TO ISRAEL!"

• A current list of synagogue trips to Israel
• Learn about different short-term and long-term programs to Israel
• A Menu of Options to enrich your Israel itinerary
• Read the current and past issues of the USCJ's Today's Israel

IF YOU'RE THINKING ALIYAH:

• Learn the new 5 steps you should be following while planning aliyah to Israel.
• Learn about Jewish Agency services regarding aliyah and klitah (absorption) for Conservative Movement olim.
• Visit the website of the Conservative Movement's Aliyah Committee to learn about visiting Israel, making aliyah and strengthening our connection to the Jewish State.
• Learn what motivates people to move to Israel and hear what's on their minds.

LOOKING FOR A CONSERVATIVE/MASORTI SYNAGOGUE? Click here for North America; click here for Israel; click here for Europe, South America and elsewhere around the world.