Morton Klein, ZOA National President

Chicago, IL – The Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) hosted a series of highly successful programs in the Chicago area featuring ZOA National President Morton A. Klein, drawing large audiences at a Christian Zionist gathering and a major community event.

The first program took place at Quentin Road Baptist Church, where Klein addressed a large and enthusiastic audience of Christian Zionists. He spoke about Israel’s security challenges, the rise of antisemitism, the importance of the U.S.-Israel alliance, and the moral and historical case for supporting the Jewish state. The program concluded with an engaging question-and-answer session moderated by Pastor Jim Scudder, host of InGrace Israel, allowing attendees to discuss current events and issues affecting Israel and the Jewish people.

Mr. Klein spoke that evening, as ZOA hosted “Truth Under Fire: Confronting the Lies Against Israel” at Bryn Mawr Country Club in Lincolnwood. The event drew a full house of community members, Israel supporters, and concerned citizens seeking a deeper understanding of the challenges facing Israel today.

Klein delivered a powerful and inspiring address highlighting decades of ZOA advocacy, exposing misinformation about Israel, and discussing the lessons learned from policies that have endangered Israeli security. He also outlined the growing threats posed by antisemitism on college campuses and in public discourse while emphasizing the importance of unapologetic support for Israel and the Jewish people’s historic rights.

Rita and Morton Klein, and Susan Good (center)

The driving force behind the success of these programs was Susan Good, ZOA National Board Member and Founder of ZOA Women. Through her leadership, outreach, and commitment to strengthening support for Israel, Good was instrumental in bringing these events to fruition. Her efforts helped build broad community participation and create meaningful opportunities for both Jewish and Christian supporters of Israel to engage with ZOA’s mission.

“This was an extraordinary weekend for Israel advocacy in Chicago,” said Kobi Erez, Executive Director of ZOA Michigan. “Both events demonstrated that there is a strong appetite for truthful, fact-based discussion about Israel and a desire among both Jewish and Christian supporters to stand together against antisemitism and misinformation. We are especially grateful to Susan Good, whose vision, leadership, and tireless efforts were essential to making these programs possible.”

The Chicago programs were part of ZOA’s broader effort to establish and strengthen a lasting ZOA presence in the region. Community leaders, activists, and supporters from across the Chicago area attended, helping lay the groundwork for future educational, advocacy, and outreach initiatives.

Susan Good, ZOA National Board Member and Founder of ZOA Women