From the far left to the haredi right, these Jews are questioning the ethics of voting for the World Zionist Congress

(JTA) - After running as a candidate last time, Abraham Silberstein will not even be voting in this year's election for the World Zionist Congress.

In 2020, Silberstein had joined a liberal slate from the United States vying for representation in the congress, a unique legislative body that lets Jews from all over the world have a say in Israeli affairs. A critic of Israel, he agreed to join the Reform movement's list of candidates. Serving in the congress, he felt, meant having a seat at the table.

Founded by Theodore Herzl 128 years ago, the congress has influence over Israeli policy on immi...