Jews from different religious backgrounds are questioning their participation in the World Zionist Congress due to disagreements with the Jerusalem Program, the official platform of the Zionist movement. Some progressive Jews, like Abraham Silberstein, are disillusioned with progressive Zionism and no longer believe in the possibility of changing Zionism from within. Haredi Orthodox Jews are also divided over whether to participate, with some viewing support for the congress as a capitulation to secularism. The debate over voting in the election has sparked discussions about integrity, ethics, and the need to advocate for religious values.
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