As Israel prepares for national elections, Jewish Federations of North America invite you to explore a range of resources designed to provide timely analysis and context throughout the election season, including a three-part webinar series, a background document and a video explaining how Israeli elections work.
Hear from leading experts about the political landscape, the issues and dynamics shaping the campaign, what to watch as Election Day approaches and what the results could mean for Israel and the Jewish world.
The Series
- Israeli Elections 2026: What Can We Expect? with Haviv Rettig Gur
Wednesday, Sept. 9th, 2pm
Get an early look at Israel's political landscape, the major issues driving the election and the parties, personalities and trends to watch in the weeks ahead.
- One Week Until Israel's Elections with Miri Eisin
Monday, Oct. 19th, 2pm
With Election Day just one week away, take stock of where the race stands, what has changed during the campaign and the key developments that could shape the final outcome.
- 24 Hours After the Results: What Do We Know? with Haviv Rettig Gur
Wednesday, Oct. 28th, 2pm
One day after Israelis vote, we'll unpack the results, what they tell us about the Israeli electorate and what comes next as the process of forming a government begins.
New to Israeli Elections? Start Here
Israel’s parliamentary election system is very different from the U.S. and Canadian systems. Get up to speed before the series with introductory resources explaining how Israelis vote, how seats in the Knesset are allocated, and how a governing coalition is formed.