The convention was organized by the Jewish National Fund, the Department for Religious Affairs in the Diaspora of the World Zionist Congress and the World Mizrachi Movement. The new emissaries will represent Israel in more than 40 countries around the world and will educate towards Judaism and aliyah.
The Religious Zionist emissaries are members of World Bnei Akiva, Torah Mitzion Zionist Kollels, Bat Ami National Service in the Diaspora, Ben Ami and the Jewish Agency organizations. The single emissaries will serve in their positions for a minimum of one year, while the families may serve up to four years."