Jewish Agency For Israel

Lapid:

'Closing Jewish Agency would harm Russia-Israel relations'

PM convenes emergency meeting on Russian govt. actions to liquidate the Jewish Agency.

Lapid holds emergency meeting on moves against Jewish Agency

Israeli delegation to be sent next week after Russian Justice Ministry seeks to dissolve Jewish Agency.

Russian Justice Ministry seeks liquidation of the Jewish Agency

Russian Justice Ministry asks court to order the dissolution of organization which facilitates Jewish immigration to Israel.

Jewish Agency:

'People are very thirsty for one-on-one immersive connections'

The Jewish Agency's Nir Buchler explains why returning to emissaries and one-on-one connections post-COVID is essential to their agenda.

Jewish Agency:

2022 will see 'historic' level of immigrants coming to Israel

Josh Schwarcz, Secretary General of the Jewish Agency, on the Jewish Agency's Jerusalem meeting and its two new leaders.

Jewish Agency condemns violence at Western Wall egalitarian area

Board of Governors passes resolution condemning attack on bar mitzvahs at 'Ezrat Yisrael' section at the Western Wall 2 weeks ago.

New Jewish Agency head:

'My mission is to reach the heart of every Jew on Earth'

Maj. Gen. (Res.) Doron Almog and Mark Wilf elected to leadership positions of the Jewish Agency.

Jewish Agency:

'Kremlin didn't order us to end activities in Russia'

Agency says it received a letter from the Russian govt. but nothing ordering it to cease operations in Russia.

Report:

The Kremlin bars Jewish Agency from operating in Russia

Russian government orders Israel's Jewish Agency to halt all its operations in Russia.

New peer-to-peer lending platform supports Israeli businesses

SparkIL launches first peer-to-peer lending platform for supporting Israeli small businesses, allows lenders to support Israel in real time.

Disappointing announcement:

New Jewish Agency chief speaks at the Reform Movement conference

'My daughter was called to the Torah in a Reform Temple,' Doron Almog, new Jewish Agency chief, says.

Thourghts on Doron Almog nomination as next Jewish Agency chair

Eretz Hakodesh thoughts on nomination of Doron Almog as next Chairman of Jewish Agency. Opinion.

Maj. Gen. (res) Doron Almog

Jewish Agency taps former IDF Major General as new chief

Doron Almog, who led army force in Entebbe operation and during airlift of Ethiopian Jews, selected to replace Isaac Herzog at Jewish Agency

Jewish Agency appoints new Deputy Head of North America

The Jewish Agency for Israel taps Isabelle (Nadler) Teplitsky as Deputy Head of North America.

Special rescue operation brings 3 bedridden refugees to Israel

Combined mission by JDC, Jewish Agency, and United Hatzalah, helps three ill Ukrainian refugees safely immigrate to Israel.

World Bible Contest brings together Jews from around the world

This year's World Bible Contest is a unique event with Jews from many countries, including communities participating for the first time.

Jewish Agency leader:

Recognize those killed in anti-Semitic attacks as terror victims

Yom Hazikaron ceremony honoring victims of war, terror, and anti-Semitic attacks held at Jewish Agency courtyard.

Jewish Agency Passover Seders for Ukrainian Refugees, Ethiopians

Special Passover seders for hundreds of Ukrainian refugees and Ethiopian Jews who plan to make aliyah.

Ukraine war:

'Jewish Agency team works around the clock to save Jewish lives'

High-ranking Jewish Agency, Keren Hayesod, leaders visit Poland and Ukraine, to assess the situation on the ground.

Joint operation airlifts 6 critically ill Ukrainians to Israel

Six critically ill Ukrainian refugees are flown to Israel on a specially chartered plane while receiving continuous medical care.

MKs return from Ukraine: 'We saw a tragic humanitarian reality'

Delegation of Knesset and Jewish Agency members returns to Israel together with 150 new immigrants who fled the war in Ukraine.

Israel looks to expedite immigration process for Ukrainians

4,000 Ukrainian citizens have immigrated to Israel under Law of Return since war started; new program aims to rapidly expand that figure.

Bennett calls hotline for refugees, unable to speak to anyone

PM makes call in meeting with Jewish Agency reps., waits 5 minutes with no response, tells reps. situation is unacceptable.

Israel preparing to absorb 10,000 new immigrants from Ukraine

Thousands of Ukrainians file application for immediate immigration to Israel under Law of Return, thousands more expected to immigrate soon.

Jewish Agency for Israel still searching for new chairman

Jewish Agency committee extends search for new chairman, after its former head became Israel's President.

Destination Israel:

First group of new immigrants leaves Ukraine for Poland

Jewish Agency opens six aliyah processing stations along the Ukrainian Border, assists first group of new immigrants in reaching Poland.

Yankelevich: Jewish Agency should lead relations with Diaspora

Former Diaspora Minister Omer Yankelevich: "The Jewish Agency is better suited to be the leading factor in connection with Diaspora Jewry."

Jewish Agency to evacuate emissaries from Ukraine

Organization to evacuate Israeli educational staff and their families from Ukraine following Israeli travel warning.

Jewish Agency’s emergency course launches Toronto cohort

JReady's Disaster Management course with Tel Aviv University equips community leaders with tools to respond to crises and build resilience.

A new head for the Jewish Agency

Today’s post-Zionist orientation is an acceptance and even legitimization of the Exile. We need a new head with "a new head." Op-ed.

PM Bennett: 'Closely monitoring the hostage situation'

Israel is 'closely monitoring' hostage situation in Colleyville, Texas, Israeli ministers say.

Chair of Jewish Agency: Open the skies of Israel to all Jews

The acting chair of the executive of the Jewish Agency was recently asked about the call to open the skies of Israel to Diaspora Jews.

Ethiopian-born emissary brings 'core of Israeli diversity' to US

Sigal Kanotopsky, Jewish Agency Regional Director for the Northeast U.S., says her role is to "bring core of Israel to those communities".

JReady making broad impact on Jewish emergency preparedness

Jewish Agency program has reached 39 countries, communities, organizations in past year, equipping Jews with tools to address challenges.

Jewish Agency names new Director of Educational Innovation

Rabbi Joe Schwartz named as new leader of Makom: The Israeli Education Lab.

New caucus will connect between Knesset and the Diaspora

Jewish Agency launches new Knesset caucus, Caucus for the Jewish People, that will promote cooperation between Knesset and the Jewish world.

Survey: 67% of Israeli Jews willing to help Diaspora Jews

The survey also shows that 83% believe Israel's greatest contribution is in the field of terror management.

Omer Yankelevitch 'worthy and fitting' to head Jewish Agency

Science and Technology Minister praises former colleague Yankelevitch as 'worthy and fitting' candidate to run for Jewish Agency chair.

Elazar Stern withdraws from Jewish Agency leadership race

Intelligence Minister drops bid to head Jewish Agency amid uproar over admission he shredded anonymous complaints in the IDF.

Nearly half live in Israel:

Jewish population rises to 15.2 million worldwide

'This past year taught us the true meaning of mutual responsibility among the Jewish people,' says Jewish Agency for Israel's Yaakov Hagoel.

Jewish Agency distributing 1000s of care packages before holiday

On eve of Jewish New Year, Jewish Agency to provide $233,000 worth of food care packages to, elderly, Holocaust survivors, around Israel.

The Jewish Agency for Israel offers Rosh Hashanah e-cards

Ahead of Jewish New Year, Jewish Agency for Israel offers unlimited, free, personalized e-cards.

Jewish Agency summer camp brings relief to victims of terror

More than 100 Israeli children living near Gaza attend camp run by The Jewish Agency’s Fund for Victims of Terror.

The Jewish Agency opens new Project TEN center in Mexico City

Young volunteers from Israel and Jewish communities around the world to serve local population during pandemic.

Herzog bids farewell to the Jewish Agency

Israel's President-elect Isaac Herzog bids farewell to Jewish Agency staff before taking office.

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.

'Jewish Agency looks forward to working closely with new gov't'

The Jewish Agency for Israel congratulates newly-formed Government of Israel.

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.

Herzog's 'unwavering dedication is an inspiration'

The Jewish Agency for Israel congratulates its Chairman Isaac Herzog on becoming the next President of the State of Israel.

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

Jewish Agency marks 30 years since Operation Solomon.

Families of Meron victims to receive emergency grant

Jewish Agency to provide emergency assistance for bereaved families of Mt. Meron tragedy.

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 mourns victims of Meron tragedy

Pres. Rivlin opens call center to help those searching for loved ones.

Last 'Operation Zur Israel' flight lands in Israel

Nearly 300 New Ethiopian immigrants land in Israel on final flight of 'Operation Zur Israel.'

South American immigrants arrive in Israel

Forty days after they were scheduled to fly, 137 South American immigrants finally land in Israel.

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.

'Sheldon was the modern-day Moses Montefiore of our generation'

Jewish Agency for Israel expresses condolences over the passing of Sheldon Adelson.

'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"