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Dear Friends, Partners, and Supporters of Eretz HaKodesh,

This week, we concluded a long and meaningful period of intensive work. We daven to HaKadosh Baruch Hu that we merit seeing our efforts completed in the best possible way, with continued success and Siyata DiShmaya in every step ahead.

After a full year of elections throughout the Jewish world—
we ran in ten countries in 2025, compared to only the USA in 2020—
we once again witnessed the strength, loyalty, and dedication of tens of thousands of voters who believe deeply in the values of Torah and the Kedusha of Eretz Yisroel. Reaching this moment of reflection is truly moving.

Our international delegates participated in the WZO Congress.
They stood up for Torah values.
We are deeply proud.
They created a Kiddush HaShem.

From the beginning, our mission—as guided by the Gedolei Yisroel—has always been mainly, Sur meira but also Aseh tov: to prevent spiritual harm, and to actively promote Torah values, kedusha, and the well-being of our communities. Throughout this entire process, we have not lost sight of that mission for even a moment.

Over these past months, the Eretz HaKodesh negotiation team has held extensive discussions with all relevant parties in the national institutions. Our goal was clear: to translate the mandate you gave us at the ballot box into real, practical influence.

With great Siyata DiShmaya, we are pleased to share that this week we signed an agreement within the WZO that doubles—and nearly triples—our representation in the WZO and the boards in the KKL, compared to the previous term. This is a major accomplishment that opens new opportunities for meaningful impact on national-institution decisions.

For the first time, we now have two Chavrei Hanhala (executive members) in the World Zionist Organization. Other right-wing and Orthodox parties also hold seats. As a result, the combined influence of Orthodox and right-wing representatives is now equal to—or even greater than—that of the liberal and left-wing factions. This is the first time in history that such balance has been achieved.

The seats on the Hanhala come with departments that give us the ability to work for our community, daily, with resources and authority to address critical needs on an ongoing basis.

We are also proud to share that Eretz HaKodesh now has two board members in KKL–JNF. Our friends in other Orthodox and right wing parties also have board members on the KKL-JNF board. These positions sit at one of the most influential decision-making tables in the national institutions. Every major project, budget, land-use plan, and long-term strategy requires approval in this forum. The presence of our representatives here gives Eretz HaKodesh real, ongoing, practical influence that directly benefits the Torah community.

As many of you know, in an effort to strengthen unity and expand peace, Eretz HaKodesh ran joint lists with the World Shas Movement in many countries. As a result, the World Shas Movement likewise doubled its representation and they too have two board members in the KKL. Together, these achievements reflect the voice of tens of thousands of voters who sought to strengthen the Orthodox presence that works to be mekadesh Shem Shamayim and to serve the broader public.

To appreciate the significance of this progress: every KKL-JNF budget and project requires approval both in committee and in the Board of Directors. This means that every decision demands a broad majority—and sometimes full consensus. Each representative therefore holds real, substantial influence over funding, priorities, and long-term strategic direction.

Eretz HaKodesh also has representation on the Board of Governors of the Jewish Agency where we are very respected.

Yes, we had hoped that the right-wing bloc overall would emerge even stronger. They could have—were it not for internal disagreements within the Likud and “job-related” interests within other parties, which harmed right-wing unity.

Thanks to the tireless work of our representatives, and to the partnerships we have built with other Orthodox and right-wing factions, the voice of our Torah community is no longer on the sidelines. It is now a central, respected voice that must be considered in every major discussion.

The values of Torah, Kedusha, and the sacred traditions of Am Yisroel are now deeply embedded in the agenda guiding the national institutions and shaping Israel’s relationship with Diaspora Jewry.

Looking at the broader picture—comparing today’s reality with the situation just a decade ago, before Eretz HaKodesh even existed—one can truly appreciate the depth of the transformation and the significance of the influence that has been created. All of this is because of you.

We want to extend heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you—our representatives, volunteers, community partners, and all those who supported and stood with us throughout this past year. Your efforts have brought about real, lasting change.

With prayers that we merit to continue—together, with clarity of purpose—to elevate the sanctity of Israel and strengthen the future of the Jewish people.

Rabbi Pesach Lerner
Chairman
Eretz HaKodesh – WZO

Rabbi Nechemya Malinowitz
Director
Eretz HaKodesh – Israel
And the entire EHK team

P.S. Many have asked how they can help. Yes, b’ezras HaShem, the departments we will receive come with resources—but those funds cannot be used for political activity. To maintain our USA office, pay yearly dues to WZO affiliate organizations across ten countries, create EHK entities in even more countries, cover staffing and essential operational costs, we rely entirely on private support.

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