The Zionist Organization of
the Conservative Movement

MERCAZ USA is the United States branch of MERCAZ OLAMI, the Zionist organization of the Masorti (Conservative) Movement. MERCAZ represents Masorti Judaism within the World Zionist Organization and Congress, the Jewish Agency for Israel, the American Zionist Movement, and the Jewish National Fund.

MERCAZ is the force that advocates for funding of pluralistic streams of Judaism in Israel through the World Zionist Congress, which is crucial to our movement’s growth in Israel and around the globe.

Our mission is to further the cause for true religious pluralism in Israel and strengthen the connection between, and create engagement opportunities for, the people of Israel and Jews living in the Diaspora. MERCAZ USA is proud to be the sponsor of ‘Masorti on Campus,’ supporting Masorti activities on college and university campuses, & ‘Mercaz Reads Israel,’ an online book club connecting Diaspora Jews to Israeli authors.

Upcoming Events

October 7 Memorial Ceremony

October 7 Memorial Ceremony

October 6, 2024    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Join the Masorti/Conservative Worldwide Community for a global online event to mark one year since the terrorist attack, honor those killed during the Hamas massacre [...]
39th World Zionist Congress Elections

39th World Zionist Congress Elections

March 10, 2025 - May 4, 2025    
All Day
Five minutes and 5 dollars. That's all it takes for any American Jew over 18 to vote for MERCAZ USA in online elections for the [...]

News & Updates

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Torah for this Hour | October 2, 2024

The Day of T’ruah: 101 Calls of the Shofar “The teru’ah which the Torah mentions … — we do not...
10-1-24 Attack

Israel Under Attack

Iran Attacks Israel Following Nasrallah Killing BACKGROUND – TALKING POINTS – FACTS – ACTIONS – 10/7...
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A Message for the New Year from MERCAZ USA's New President

Rabbi Hillel Skolnik, President, MERCAZ USA Dear Friends, As we usher in the very first moments of 5785,...

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Jews Who Care About Israel

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religious pluralism in Israel

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Zionist activities and Israel programs within Conservative synagogues

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short & long-term Movement study programs in Israel

EXPAND

allocations for the Conservative/Masorti movement

Partner Organizations

MERCAZ USA is the United States affiliate of MERCAZ Olami, the World Zionist Union of the Conservative/Masorti Movement. Our partners include Conservative/Masorti agencies and schools. MERCAZ USA is also a member/affiliate of a variety of umbrella agencies/institutions of the Jewish community.

Help Our Cause

Strengthen our Movement’s influence in the World Zionist Organization, KKL-JNF, and the Jewish Agency where important decisions that affect Jews around the world are made.

Advocate for the Jewish Agency, the World Zionist Organization, and Keren Kayemet L’Yisrael to bolster Conservative/Masorti kehillot and institutions in Israel and throughout the world.

Improve the understanding and quality of the Zionist dialogue in our congregations.