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Jewish Agency launches global Hebrew ed program at summer camps

Jewish Agency launches global informal hebrew education program at summer camps as a way of connecting younger generation to Israel.

Druze ex-MK tapped as Jewish Agency emissary to Washington

First female Druze MK chosen as Jewish Agency's new emissary to Washington DC and to North American college campuses.

Report: Yamina, Yesh Atid back Elazar Stern for Jewish Agency

Yamina reportedly agrees to back Yesh Atid MK's candidacy to replace President-elect Isaac Herzog as head of Jewish Agency.

'When the Jewish people rally together, nothing is impossible'

Jewish Agency marks 30 years since Operation Solomon.

Jewish Agency head: 'Our tears rend the heavens'

Jewish Agency, World Zionist Congress, communities around the world unite Sunday at 8pm to mourn the 45 victims.

Jewish Agency to develop programs to promote Aliyah of doctors

Board of Governors to adopt guidelines that prioritize Aliyah, strengthening the resilience of Israeli society, and connecting world Jewry.

UAE Jewish community joins Jewish Agency Tu B'Shvat celebrations

Families from Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Israel and Chicago. join together for historic Tu B'Shvat celebrations.

'Kosher slaughter ban is like outlawing Judaism'

Jewish Agency head, Isaac Herzog, urges EU heads of state to drop kosher slaughter ban. “These are foundations of Jewish religious practice"

Jewish Agency launches Jewish emergency network

New 'JReady' Jewish emergency network launched to provide a safety net for Jewish communities around the world.

Suggestion to Israel: Forget about the Jews of America

Whether the next president is Trump or Biden, we in Israel must face up to the fact that most US Jews voted against Israel. Op-ed.

Jewish Agency joins strike protesting violence against women

Jewish Agency staff, emissaries and new immigrants join national strike and declare: "You are not alone".

Operation Home: 1st charter flight from Mexico lands in Israel

First-of-its-kind charter flight from Mexico carrying 230 olim, Masa Israel Journey volunteers and Israelis returning home lands in Israel.

Sorry, Caroline, you missed the mark on this one

There is something critical missing from your plan, Caroline, and that lack dooms it to failure. Opinion.

Jewish Agency’s COVID-19 loan fund grants nearly $10 Million

COVID-19 Loan Fund for Communities in Crisis in its initial phase granted a total of $9.65 million to 23 communities.

Jewish Agency honors lone soldiers killed in war or terror

In Memorial Day ceremony, the Jewish Agency pays tribute to lone soldiers who fell in battle or became victims of terror.

Live: Online Memorial ceremony for Diaspora Jews

President Rivlin, Jewish Agency Chairman and father of Max Steinberg join the largest English-language ceremony broadcast from Israel

Jewish Agency to host Yom Ha’atzmaut 'global celebration'

Six-hour virtual celebration to honor Israel’s 72nd birthday to feature personalities from Israel and Jewish communities around the world.

Wounded lone soldier to lead Jewish Agency Memorial Day ceremony

Jewish Agency chairman Isaac Herzog and Golani soldier Ori Hemo, who was hurt in Jerusalem ramming attack, to light memorial torch.

Jewish Agency offers loans to new communities in crisis

New fund provides interest-free loans to global Jewish communities in crisis. 'We'll do everything so Jewish communities can survive.'

Making Aliyah during the coronavirus pandemic

These are uncertain times. The Jewish Agency for Israel is here to guide you through your Aliyah during the coronavirus pandemic.

Jewish agency to send teen emissaries home

In a reversal, Jewish Agency sending teen emissaries back to Israel, and to quarantine.

Leah Goldin to global Jewish leaders: Help bring our sons home

Jewish Agency Board of Governors unanimously resolves to call on Int'l community to return soldiers and civilians being held in Gaza.

Special surprise for mother of injured lone soldier

Jewish Agency Chairman plants tree with mother of Ori, who was injured in the recent ramming terror attack in Jerusalem

New airport photo exhibition brings Jewish Agency story to life

The display opened at Ben Gurion Airport depicts Jewish Agency's history as it marks its 90th anniversary.

Jerusalem:

Hundreds rally in solidarity with 'No Hate No Fear' march

Israelis gather in Jerusalem to rally in solidarity with 'No Hate No Fear' march against anti-Semitism in New York City.

Hagit Halali named Jewish Agency spokeswoman

This is the first time a woman has been appointed as the Jewish Agency’s spokeswoman.

'An insult to hundreds of thousands of Jewish olim'

Jewish Agency rejects 'non-credible source' after NGO claims only 14% of new immigrants to Israel in recent years have been Jewish.

A quarter of a million immigrants in a single decade

Over a quarter of a million immigrants, hailing from over 150 countries, made Israel their home this past decade.

Jewish Agency emissary shocked: Grandma's tombstone vandalized

Tombstone of great grandmother of head of the Jewish Agency’s delegation in France among those vandalized in Westhoffen cemetery.

'Masks are removed: Anti-Zionism is anti-Semitism'

WZO, Jewish Agency praise French National Assembly for resolution acknowledhing anti-Zionism is modern form of anti-Semitism.

Pompeo lays flowers at German synagogue after far-right shooting

US Secretary of State meets with Jewish Agency chief Isaac Herzog, lays flowers at site of deadly shooting outside German synagogue.

Gantz: I will make Kotel area for non-Orthodox

Blue and White leader says he will implement 'Western Wall deal' if he becomes PM. 'Western Wall is long enough for all.'

PM: 'To secure Jewish future - we must secure Jewish State'

Netanyahu: 'I intend to pass budget to protect Jewish communities from violent scourge of anti-Semitism.'

Netanyahu: 'Yair Lapid doesn't want unity'

PM speaks to the Jewish Agency board of trustees, accuses Lapid of preventing Blue and White Party from being part of unity government.

Jewish Agency unveils new plan to fight anti-Semitism

Jewish Agency new operating model to help it more effectively combat anti-Semitism, while working to bring Diaspora Jews together.

'A sad and terrible day for Pittsburgh'

Jewish Agency holds memorial day marking a year since deadly Pittsburgh shooting, including candle lighting and moment of silence.

How will the challenges of Jews in the Diaspora be addressed?

Jewish Agency to approve new strategic plan for next decade in attempt to build a bilateral bridge between Israel and Diaspora Jewry.

'He left a huge legacy as a lover of Israel'

Jewish Agency for Israel expresses condolences over death of Jewish philanthropist Morton Mandel, who passed away at the age of 98.

'Shechita ban could be part of creeping expulsion of Jews'

Jewish Agency urges Belgian province to reverse its ban on traditional forms of slaughter. 'This is a violation of religious freedom.'

Herzog: Cyprus has 'vested interest' in fighting terror

Jewish Agency Chairman Herzog meets with Cyprus President at Diaspora Conference.

Jewish Agency celebrates 90-year anniversary

"Jewish Agency continues as an arm of the Jewish people providing collective solutions to our most critical challenges," agency heads write.

Jewish Agency: Signs point to anti-Semitism in Miami shooting

Jewish Agency chief says shooting outside of Miami Beach area synagogue has the hallmarks of anti-Semitic attack.

Watch: New immigrants welcomed upon landing in Israel

Hundreds of immigrants from France, South America and Eastern Europe land in Israel. Absorption Minister: 'Significant increase in Aliyah.'

Israel looks to form elite group of 'Diaspora ambassadors'

Jewish Agency teaming up with Ruderman foundation to train Israeli emissaries who worked abroad to serve as 'Diaspora Ambassadors'.

Pro-Israel Christian organization renews ties with Jewish Agency

Jewish Agency and International Fellowship for Christians and Jews renew collaboration after 5-year split.

Jewish Agency chair: 'A matter of time before more casualties'

Jewish Agency Board of Governors to governments: Adopt international definition of anti-Semitism.

Roman Abramovich gives record $5 million to combat anti-Semitism

Russian-Jewish billionaire Roman Abramovich donates $5 million to the Jewish Agency, the largest donation ever for combating anti-Semitism.

Jewish Agency and JFNA will assist wildfire victims

Jewish Agency and Jewish Federations of North America to provide immediate assistance to families who lost their homes

Jewish communities help Warsaw's Jews rediscover faith

Jewish Agency launches unique partnership between Jewish communities in America, Israel, Poland.

Olim to celebrate 'Week of the South'

2,000 olim to celebrate life in Israel's south with week of activities throughout the region.

'We hope the next Knesset will be calmer than this one'

Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein and Jewish Agency Chairman Isaac Herzog speak with Jewish students in seven locations worldwide.

Jewish Agency to lead its first-ever mission to Mexico

Delegation to spend time with Mexico's Jewish community to better understand country’s Jewish life and see what can be learned for US Jewry.

'We don't actually tell people to make aliya'

Jewish Agency's Michael Siegal says organization doesn't push immigration to Israel, won't take sides in Israeli politics.

Operation Yehudith underway: 80 Ethiopian Olim arrive in Israel

83 Ethiopian immigrants (Olim) land at Ben Gurion Airport.

Watch: The Super Bowl explained by Israelis

Jewish Agency's Israeli emissaries discuss what they've learned (and it's not much) about America's favorite sport.

Security guard thwarted attack on Jewish Agency rep in Paris

Security guard thwarted an anti-Semitic assault on the top representative of the Jewish Agency for Israel in France, witness says.

Ahead of new year, immigration on the rise

Jewish Agency figures reveal 5% rise in 'Aliyah' during 2018, including 45% increase from Russia.

Herzog: Orthodox, Reform, Conservative will respect each other

Jewish Agency Chairman Yitzhak Herzog tells North American Jewry at Jewish Federation GA Israel-Diaspora divide an existential threat.

Documents proving Yemenite immigrants' property theft revealed

Documents prove institutionalized looting of Yemenite immigrant property including ancient manuscripts, art objects.

How many Jews are there in the world?

Statistics show slight rise in number of Jews in Israel and around the world.