History of ZFU

The Zionist Federation of Ukraine (ZFU) was established in December 2001. Main goals and tasks: support to the unity of the Jewish community of Ukraine, assertion and implementation of the rights of Jews – citizens of Ukraine to their own national identity and culture. Main focus: youth and educational programs. In 2015 first in Ukraine was held the election of delegates to 37-th Zionist Congress (Jerusalem 2015). Results: 7 delegate from 5 parties represented Ukrainian Jewish community on the Congress. Until 2017 the organization was working as a filial of Vaad of Ukraine. From 2017 ZFU exist as independent organization.