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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jewish Agency head: 'Judicial reform must be immediately halted'
'Our people's unity is more important' says Agency head Doron Almog.
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 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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
Jewish Agency: 'Our activities in Russia will continue'
Moscow court holds first hearing on future of Jewish Agency in Russia.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.'
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: Closing Jewish Agency would greatly affect Russia-Israel relations
PM convenes emergency meeting on Russian govt. actions to liquidate the Jewish Agency.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
The Kremlin bars Jewish Agency from operating in Russia
Russian government orders Israel's Jewish Agency to halt all its operations 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.
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.
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 three 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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