Natan Sharansky Poll: Most Israelis Favor Second Term for Peres63% of Israelis would prefer that Peres's term be extended, according to Channel 2 poll. If not, MK Reuven Rivlin is the leading candidate. Aliyah Levels Up: 19,200 New Immigrants in 2013Statistics reveal immigration to Israel is on the rise. Overall increase at 7% since 2012. World-renowned Pianist Receives Israeli CitizenshipEvgeny Kissin, two-time Grammy winner and activist in fighting for Israel, awarded citizenship at ceremony in Jerusalem. Netanyahu and Son On Stage as Masa CelebratesPrime Minister Netanyahu addresses Masa Israel participants as the program celebrates its 10th anniversary. Jewish Agency Brings 17 Yemenite Jews to IsraelIn a secret and complex operation, the Jewish Agency brought a group of 17 Yemenite Jews to Israel. Jewish Agency Board of Governors Meets for First Time in KievMeeting is an expression of solidarity with the Jews of the Ukraine Sharansky: In Prison, I thought about YoniJewish Agency head says he had Prime Minister's heroic brother in mind, when held in Soviet jail. Sharansky: Make Room at Kotel for Mixed PrayerJewish Agency head calls to extend Kotel with section for men and women together. Netanyahu Recommends Sharansky For Second TermPM Netanyahu recommends Natan Sharansky be appointed to a second term as head of the Jewish Agency. WZO: Anti-Semitism Still GrowingAnti-Semitism, unfortunately, is alive and well, and even growing, according to the WZO's Yaakov Hagoel New Jewish Agency Fund Created for Diaspora Jews' SecurityThe fund will pay for security infrastructure in small communities, says JA head Sharansky in Toulouse.Eilat Shooter Came to Israel with 'Masa Israel' ProgramJewish Agency head Sharansky appoints committee to check how the man was accepted to the program. Strengthening Jewish Identity in Russian-Speaking TeensJewish identity runs strong in Russian-speaking teens, counselors discovered at a camp organized by the Jewish Agency and the Genesis Fund.Natan Sharansky: Iran Fears are Slowing AliyahFears of an attack on Iran are putting off people who might otherwise be inclined to move to Israel, says Natan Sharansky.Sharansky on Peres: In Israel the Prime Minister DecidesJewish Agency Chairman Natan Sharansky responds to Peres on Iran, reminds that the role of president is a symbolic one in Israel.New Fund Will Protect World JewryThe IFCJ and Jewish Agency have partnered with the Friendship Fund to raise funds to protect Jewish communities from rising anti-Semitism. Israeli Trauma Experts to Help Toulouse ResidentsIsraeli trauma experts are to help Toulouse residents cope with the aftermath of a terror attack at the Otzar HaTorah Jewish day school. 'Mock Seders' to Real Seders in Absorption CentersEthiopian immigrants held “mock seders” in absorption centers throughout the country to mark their first Passover in Israel.Sharansky: US Was Willing to Fight for Shared ValesSharansky: In Soviet Russia I sought comfort in knowing that the U.S. was willing to exert power in defending our shared vales. Sharansky: Free Pollard, 26 Years is too MuchJewish Agency Chairman at a conference in U.S.: There's a consensus for Pollard's release, it's time to demand it.Sharansky: We Need More Young Jewish LeadersJewish Agency chairman Natan Sharansky: We need to guarantee the future of the Jewish people. That must be done through our youth. Sharansky Marks 25 Years of FreedomNatan Sharansky, head of the Jewish Agency, was released from Soviet prison 25 years ago today. Bedein: Israel Needs to Watch the Anti-Semitism in its BackyardDavid Bedein says that Israel should pay closer attention to the anti-Semitism which is spread by its closest neighbors in the PA. Photo Essay: New Immigrants Fulfill Prophecy of IngatheringA breath of fresh air breezed into Israel on the tail of an El Al plane on Wednesday, as 232 North American Jews made aliyah. Video: Natan Sharansky – The Heroism and Courage of AliyahAn exciting and inspiring interview with former Prisoner of Zion, Jewish Agency Chairman Natan Sharansky, on Aliyah, Zionism and Judaism 'Sample Seder' for New OlimHundreds of new immigrants from Ethiopia are hosted for a sample Passover seder, their first ever. Jewish Agency Goal: Strengthen Identity WorldwideNatan Sharansky believes the Jewish Agency's primary goal should be the strengthening of Jewish identity worldwide. Sharansky: Jerusalem Bridges Time and SpaceEx-refusenik Natan Sharansky, head of the Jewish Agency, moved the Jerusalem Conference audience when he spoke of how Jerusalem changed his life. Video: New Immigrants Get Royal TreatmentNew immigrants received royal treatment at Queen of Sheba Hall in Jerusalem's Ramada Renaissance Hotel. ‘Thank You, Mr. Eizenstat’Jewish Agency Director Natan Sharansky presented the NADAV fund’s first-ever Peoplehood Award to former US Under Secretary Stuart Eizenstat Sharansky: No Clash in Identity, Human Rights ValuesJewish Agency Chairman Natan Sharansky says universalism and freedom do not contradict Jewish identity and the aspiration for a Jewish State. Sharansky Commits to Gaza ExpelleesNew Jewish Agency head Natan Sharansky takes his first tour in the caravan cities of Gush Katif expellees, commits to continue aid. Sharansky Welcomes 75 New Immigrants from EthiopiaFormer Prisoner of Zion Natan Sharansky made his official debut as head of the Jewish Agency this week by welcoming new immigrants from Ethiopia. |
