Jewish Agency Celebrating 70 years of Aliyah with 700 OlimJewish Agency holds festive event at Ben Gurion Airport with hundreds of Olim who came in one day from France, Russia, Argentina and Brazil. Yitzhak Herzog leaves KnessetFormer Labor party leader and new head of Jewish Agency bids farewell to the Knesset after 15 years of service. Herzog's parting speech: Be careful how you talkChairman of opposition leaves Knesset to head Jewish Agency. 'Understand that every word here can ignite a fire among our people in vain.' Herzog walks back comment calling intermarriage a ‘plague’New Jewish Agency head says comment comparing intermarriage to a plague was misunderstood. Israel allocates $2.48 million to Jewish Agency school programJewish Agency's Global School Twinning Network pairs Israeli schools with Jewish schools in the Diaspora. Tzipi Livni to return as opposition leader?Outgoing opposition leader Isaac Herzog recommends Hatnuah leader Tzipi Livni replace him as leader of opposition. 'Inconceivable that Reform stages coup'Coalition Chairman sharply criticizes Herzog appointment to chair Jewish Agency, threatens agency budget. It's official: Herzog to head Jewish AgencyHerzog will take the new position on August 1, replacing Natan Sharansky, who has chaired the agency for the past 9 years. Bennett welcomes Herzog's appointment as Jewish Agency headJewish Home leader says Opposition leader Yitzhak Herzog a great choice to lead Jewish Agency to try to mend relations with Diaspora. Yitzhak Herzog tapped to lead the Jewish AgencyFormer Labor party leader, opposition head appointed leader of Jewish Agency, replacing Natan Sharansky. Did Israel secretly airlift Yemenite Jews to Israel?Arab media outlets report that Israel secretly airlifted hundreds of Yemenite Jews last month in covert operation with Saudi Arabia. PM Netanyahu: Iran will succumb to pressure from the free worldAt event honoring Natan Sharansky, PM Netanyahu calls on free world to pressure Iran to cease oppressing its citizens and neighbors. Canadian siblings study in Israeli high school - for freeNaale offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Diaspora Jewish teens to achieve academic excellence in Israel - for free. Jewish Agency volunteers help Mexico recover from earthquakeIsraeli volunteers in 2 Mexican communities hit by massive quake distribute food and water, treat injured. Iranian blogger to take Jewish Agency Hebrew coursesBlogger granted refuge in Israel after facing death sentence in Iran begins process of acclimation to her new home. 'Reform failed in America'Former MK says Reform Movement wants Israeli Jews to assimilate, slams Reform for trying to dictate Israel's policies. 200 to immigrate to Israel from France next weekThis is to be the largest Aliyah flight from France and anywhere in Europe set to land in Israel this summer. Netanyahu freezes Conversion Law for six monthsPrime Minister says implementation of Conversion Bill will be frozen until a team appointed by him formulates recommendations. Jewish Agency invites Aerosmith frontman to apply for AliyahInvitation comes after concert last night in Tel Aviv, during which he told an estimated 50,000 fans that he is 'making Aliyah.' Red tape delays Ethiopian migration to IsraelJewish Agency says they're 'ready to receive' Ethiopian immigrants but haven't received names of candidates from government. Sharansky to stay an extra year as Jewish Agency chiefNatan Sharansky, chairman of the Executive for the Jewish Agency for Israel, will head the organization for an extra year. Jewish Agency brings 1,100 French high school students to Israel1,100 French seniors from Jewish high schools have come to Israel as part of the annual 'Seniors in Blue and White' program. Jewish Agency to provide aid to fire victimsJewish Agency for Israel to provide immediate financial assistance to families across Israel who cannot return to their homes. 'Nobody's telling the Orthodox to be less so'Speaking to Arutz Sheva, Conservative Movement Head blasts UNESCO, misses the point of gender separation in Orthodox synagogues. Rabbi warns against 'Jewish Diaspora alienation'President of the Council of Young Israel Rabbis says too many young Jews aren't concerned with Israel and that must change. 'The Knesset is the parliament of the Jewish people'Andy Groveman, chairman of the United Israel Appeal (UIA), discusses how the Jewish Diaspora should be involved in Israel. PM: Israel's future has never looked brighterPrime Minister said that Israel is becoming less isolated and more powerful, but more needs to be done to strengthen Jewish identity. Natan Sharansky won't seek new term as head of Jewish AgencyNatan Sharansky announces he will be stepping down from his position as chairman of The Jewish Agency for Israel in June. Jewish Agency interim report shows drop in French aliyahJewish immigration from France to Israel decreased by 32 percent in the first half of 2016 compared to the corresponding period last year. Sharansky: Jews still uncomfortable in FranceJewish Agency head Natan Sharansky warns that French government's efforts to help Jews haven't calmed concerns. Watch: MLK III gives awards for Ethiopian Israeli activismMLK III 'honored' to be in Israel Sunday, after Jewish Agency award ceremony honoring work for the Ethiopian-Israeli community. 'Jews of Uganda' get official recognition for aliyahAbayudaya community not halakhically Jewish, but can now qualify for Law of Return after Jewish Agency recognition. Massive increase in French aliyah expected despite slow startDespite a slow start, French aliyah expected to set new record in 2016 as fears of terrorism and anti-Semitism rise. Secret operation rescues last group of Yemenite Jews19 new olim landed in Israel last week thanks to secret mission by Jewish Agency. 50 Jews chose to remain in Yemen. Immigration to Israel plummets by 38% in 2016Despite the Paris terror attacks in late 2015 and rising anti-Semitism in Europe, immigration to Israel sees big drop in 2016. French students look to Israel to escape anti-Semitic atmosphereJewish agency holds fair in Paris, provides students with program information on how to continue studies in Israel.Aliyah from Western Europe highest everAccording to the Jewish Agency figures, nearly 8,000 Olim came from France as a result of rise in anti-Semitism. Gov't, Jewish Agency sign 1B public housing deal2,650 public housing units to be built for Israel's poorest immigrants. MKs to adopt IDF lone soldiersKnesset Members Tzachi Hanegbi and Nachman Shai among the first to embrace program and adopt lone soldiers Jewish-Christian fellowship hopes to make aliyah more invitingRevamping the immigration and absorption process has been something that has been needed for decades. IFCJ explains how they aim to do so. Sharansky blasts Arab MK who snubbed American JewsJewish Agency chairman says MK Ayman Odeh is trying to score "cheap political points" at the expense of members of his community. Watch: French Aliyah continues and increasesDozens of French Jewish olim landed in Israel and lit Hanukkah candles as Israelis for the first time. Arutz Sheva was there. Coming home: Vast majority of 'lone soldiers' making aliyah90% of IDF volunteers from the Diaspora move to Israel permanently after their service - and they're bringing their families with them. Report: Officials Forced Ethiopians to Pay for Families' AliyahEthiopians in Israel allege government officials forced them to pay to speed up process of bringing relatives to Israel. Rabbis Set Up 'Independent' Conversion Courts, Sans RabbinateA group of rabbis has set up a “competing” independent of Jewish Court of Law (Beit Din) which will exclusively handle conversions. Sharansky: Jewish Agency 'Troubled' By Conversion DecisionJewish Agency Chairman said Sunday that party politics must not decide an issue of such great importance for the future of the Jews. French Summer Aliyah Wave BeginsSome 210 French Jews make aliyah since Monday, with 400 expected by end of week; thousands expected to arrive over the summer months. Jewish Agency Mobilizes to Battle Campus Anti-Zionism30% more emissaries to be dispatched to fight for Israel on campuses in six countries, including BDS hotbeds. 'Ukrainians Wish They Were Jews'JAFI board chair relates importance of having Israel, and reveals the underpinnings of BDS in questioning existence of Jewish state. Netanyahu Warns Jewish World: The Threat is GrowingIran deal gets 'worse every day' and nuclear armed Iran greatest threat to Jewish people, Netanyahu warns in speech. Row over Ulpan Etzion 'Ban on Rabbis'Some students, rabbis claim flagship Jewish Agency ulpan has re-enacted a ban on visiting rabbis, re-igniting 7-year-old row. Sharansky Calls to Stop Ethiopian Protests, Return CalmOnly by working together will we find the path toward overcoming the obstacles that lie ahead,' the Jewish Agency chair warns. Jewish Agency Rising to the Challenge of Ukrainian AliyahThe Jewish Agency is taking part in an enormous humanitarian operation and overseeing a major increase in Jewish Olim to Israel Sharansky: UK Anti-Semitism Report 'An Important Step'Natan Sharansky praises UK parliamentary step to stop anti-Semitism, says it confirms Jewish Agency's own reports 'from years ago' on hate. French Exodus Underway: Record Numbers Attend Aliyah FairsThousands of Jews flock to Israel opportunities fairs throughout France, leaving organizers stunned: 'we couldn't believe our eyes.' French Jews Mob Paris Aliyah FairHundreds of French Jews showed up at an Aliyah Fair held by the Jewish Agency Sunday, after a harrowing week of terror. Sharansky: New Immigrants Have Closed a 2,000 Year CycleNew immigrants light tonight's candles with Prime Minister Netanyahu and his wife, as well as Jewish Agency chairman Natan Sharansky. |
