BOB ABERNETHY: This week at a gathering in Jerusalem, the World Zionist Organization celebrates 100 years of Zionism. Zionism's first goal was to create a Jewish homeland, but now that Israel exists, the future of Zionism is being debated. Paul Miller reports.PAUL MILLER: As Israel gets ready to celebrate 50 years of independence next year, some argue Zionism's work is finished, but not the World Zionist Organization. It helps distribute money for immigrants to Israel and for the education of Jews in the Diaspora. It's changing some structures and programs, but not its basic concerns.
SIDNEY CLEARFIELD (Executive Vice-President, B'nai B'rith): The continuing upbuilding of the state of Israel, number one; and number two, on relations between Israel and Jewish communities around the world.
The larger than usual non-Orthodox delegation is preparing for a fight against legislation in Israel giving the Orthodox the authority to determine who is a Jew. It's a divisive issue; nonetheless, many Zionists say the real threat is external -- proof, they say, that Zionism is still needed. I'm Paul Miller.
