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Jewish population rises to 15.7 million worldwide, over 7.2 million in Israel

Ahead of Rosh Hashanah, Jewish Agency releases findings on global Jewish population figures. 46% of Jews live in Israel.

15.7 million Jews on Earth, over 7.2 million in Israel

130 Ethiopian Olim arrive in Israel

A total of 5,000 people, reuniting with their families, have made Aliyah from Ethiopia in Operation Tzur Israel.

130 Ethiopian Olim arrive in Israel

Jewish Agency camp counselor: 'We get to make Israel fun, positive, and engaging'

Jewish Agency summer camp shlichim head to North America for an impactful summer season.

'We get to make Israel fun, positive, and engaging'

Pilot program accelerating acclimation of Ethiopian olim to be launched today

Aliyah Ministry and Jewish Agency initiative, with Support from UJA-Federation New York, to place Ethiopian olim in new apartments.

Pilot program accelerates acclimation of Ethiopian olim

Jewish Agency chairman visits southern Israel under fire

Doron Almog delivers assistance from The Jewish Agency’s Fund for Victims of Terror to victims of Islamic Jihad rocket fire.

Jewish Agency chairman visits southern Israel under fire

111 Ethiopian immigrants arrive in Israel along with special delegation of influencers

The immigrants were accompanied by award-winning chef Eitan Bernath and popular comedian Tehran Von Ghasri.

111 Ethiopian immigrants arrive in Israel

Jewish Agency head: 'Judicial reform must be immediately halted'

'Our people's unity is more important' says Agency head Doron Almog.

'Judicial reform must be immediately halted'

Jewish Agency leaders: Judicial reform not worth a civil war

In letter to PM and opposition leader, leaders of the Jewish Agency and its partners call for dialogue to solve constitutional crisis.

Jewish Agency leaders: Judicial reform not worth a civil war

Jewish Agency chairman: Abolition of Law of Return's Grandchild Clause could create a rift

Doron Almog says he supports President Herzog's compromise on judicial reform, calls for efforts to avoid turning against one another.

'Abolition of Grandchild Clause could create a rift'

Over 15,000 Ukrainians have immigrated to Israel, 1 year into war

Jewish Agency chairman Doron Almog calls efforts to bring Jewish refugees to Israel "one of the largest rescue operations in history."

Over 15,000 Ukrainians have immigrated to Israel

50% surge in campus antisemitism in US

230 antisemitic incidents recorded on US college campuses in first months of school year, compared to 160 the previous year.

50% surge in campus antisemitism in US

Jewish Agency launches digital toolkit on Ethiopian Jewish holiday

'Sigd-in-a-Box' brings to life a holiday that centers on accepting the Torah and yearning for Israel and Jerusalem.

New digital toolkit on Ethiopian Jewish holiday

Pres. Herzog speaks with Russian Pres. about Jewish Agency in Russia

Israel's Pres. Herzog calls Russian Pres. Putin to discuss bilateral relations, Jewish Agency activities in Russia.

Pres. Herzog speaks with Russian Pres. about Jewish Agency

Jewish Agency: 'Our activities in Russia will continue'

Moscow court holds first hearing on future of Jewish Agency in Russia.

'Our activities in Russia will continue'

In wake of crisis: Israeli Delegation to Leave for Moscow this Evening

PM Lapid hopes delegation will be able to resolve the crisis over Russia's efforts to close the Jewish Agency.

Israeli Delegation to Leave for Moscow this Evening

Netanyahu: Lapid, Gantz endanger national security with Russia policy

Former PM strongly criticizes handling of the Russian crisis by PM Lapid and Defense Minister Gantz.

'Lapid, Gantz endanger national security with Russia policy'

Lapid answers Russia: Russian Jewish community at heart of Israel-Russian relations

PM responds to Russian attempts to disassociate 'legal question' of Jewish Agency from relations with Israel.

'Russian Jewish community at heart of Israel-Russian relations'

As Russian threats mount, Israel worries

The threats are both nuclear and military, as well as to Israel's ability to act in Syria and danger to the Jews in Ukraine.Op-ed.

As Russian threats mount, Israel worries

Pres. Herzog on crisis with Russia: Speak less

Israel's Pres. Herzog, former Jewish Agency chairman, speaks for 1st time about crisis with Russia. 'There are things silence is good for.'

Pres. Herzog on crisis with Russia: Speak less

Lapid holds secret discussion on Russia and Jewish Agency

PM directs Foreign Ministry to "put together a package of tools against the Russian decision" to suspend Jewish Agency's activities.

Lapid holds secret discussion on Russia and Jewish Agency

Lapid: Closing Jewish Agency would greatly affect Russia-Israel relations

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

'Closing Jewish Agency would harm Russia-Israel relations'

Lapid holds emergency meeting on Russian moves against Jewish Agency

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

Lapid holds emergency meeting on moves against 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.

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

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

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

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

Jewish Agency condemns violence at Western Wall egalitarian section

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

Jewish Agency condemns violence at Western Wall egalitarian area

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.

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

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.

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

The Kremlin bars Jewish Agency from operating in Russia

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

The Kremlin bars Jewish Agency from operating in Russia

Disappointing announcement: New Jewish Agency chief speaks at the Reform Movement conf.

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

New Jewish Agency chief speaks at the Reform Movement conference

Thoughts on Doron Almog nomination as next Jewish Agency chairman

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

Thourghts on Doron Almog nomination as next Jewish Agency chair

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 taps former IDF Major General as new chief

Jewish Agency appoints new Deputy Head of North America

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

Jewish Agency appoints new Deputy Head of North America

Special rescue operation brings three bedridden refugees to Israel

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

Special rescue operation brings 3 bedridden refugees to Israel

World Bible Contest brings together young 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.

World Bible Contest brings together Jews from around the world

Jewish Agency leader: Recognize those killed in anti-Semitic attacks as victims of terror

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

Recognize those killed in anti-Semitic attacks as terror victims

Jewish Agency to Hold Unique Passover Seders for Ukrainian Refugees and in Ethiopia

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

Jewish Agency Passover Seders for Ukrainian Refugees, Ethiopians

Ukraine war: 'Jewish Agency team working 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.

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

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.

Israel looks to expedite immigration process for Ukrainians

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.

Bennett calls hotline for refugees, unable to speak to anyone

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.

Israel preparing to absorb 10,000 new immigrants from Ukraine