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.

ANNOUNCING NEW ROUND OF MERCAZ CONTEST: The biennial MERCAZ USA/Canada-Women’s League essay contest for scholarships to teen Israel programs is off and running. The competition is open to all teenagers who are members of a Conservative congregation. Deadline has been extended to April 16, 2012. Click here for the entry form and questions.

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"I'M GOING TO ISRAEL!"

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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.

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