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'New immigrants' courage the answer to our opponents'

President Isaac Herzog visited the Jewish Agency's “Ulpan Etzion" absorption center in Jerusalem, accompanied by the Chairman of the Jewish Agency, Maj. Gen. (res.) Doron Almog, and Jewish Agency CEO Yehuda Stone.

'New immigrants' courage the answer to our opponents'

Over 300 olim gather for 'Meet Tel Aviv' community fair

More than 300 newcomers gathered at a Nefesh B’Nefesh community fair as Tel Aviv sees a 45% surge in North American aliyah over three years.

Over 300 olim gather for 'Meet Tel Aviv' community fair

Jerusalem:

Ran Gvili’s picture projected onto National Institutions Building

National Institutions Building in Jerusalem illuminated in blue, with photos of Ran Gvili and the other returned hostages projected onto its façade.

Ran Gvili’s picture projected onto National Institutions Building

IDF initiative to tap olims' hidden potential

The IDF, together with the Ministry of Aliyah and Absorption and the Jewish Agency, launched a new initiative enabling olim aged 26 and older to integrate into meaningful military service roles.

IDF initiative to tap olims' hidden potential

Jewish Agency to Australian PM

Act decisively to eradicate Antisemitism

Jewish Agency leaders write to Anthony Albanese that the Sydney massacre 'did not occur in a vacuum. Australia has seen a troubling pattern of antisemitic incidents, alongside the normalisation of rhetoric that dehumanises Jews.'

Act decisively to eradicate Antisemitism

Israel mobilizes trauma experts to aid Sydney's Jewish community

Israeli expert delegation deployed to Sydney within 48 hours of Hanukkah terror attack.

Israel mobilizes trauma experts to aid Sydney's Jewish community

Max Herkin:

Faith in the Jewish people kept me strong in captivity

Jewish Agency heads Doron Almog and Mark Wilf visited Capt. Maxim Herkin, a Supernova survivor recently freed from Hamas captivity, who shared his ordeal and enduring faith.

Faith in the Jewish people kept me strong in captivity

On eve of Rosh Hashanah:

Over 50,000 new immigrants have arrived in Israel since October 7

The Jewish Agency has channeled tens of millions of dollars toward Israel’s recovery, supporting over 22,000 victims of terror and war, and assisting 15,000 business owners.

Over 50,000 new immigrants have arrived in Israel since October 7

'This president has your back'

White House: Trump won't allow 'violent terrorism' against Jews

Jewish leaders, US officials denounce firebomb assault on peaceful pro-Israel demonstration.

White House: Trump won't allow 'violent terrorism' against Jews

Over 300 Attend 2025 MedEx France

This event is part of the International Medical Aliyah Program (IMAP), an initiative to streamline the professional integration process for doctors making Aliyah.

Over 300 Attend 2025 MedEx France

Jewish, Zionist groups call for action after deadly DC shooting

Jewish Agency says terror shooting at Jewish Museum underscores the urgent need to confront the rising tide of global antisemitism, while the ZOA calls for consequences in the face of this attack.

Jewish, Zionist groups call for action after deadly DC shooting

Jewish Agency provides $24 million to terror victims since 10/7

500 days after October 7, The Jewish Agency’s fund submitted its report to First Lady Herzog, reviewing the scope of the damage since the beginning of the Swords of Iron War.

Jewish Agency provides $24 million to terror victims since 10/7

Youth from 13 countries participate in 1st European Bible Quiz

The eight winners, selected by a judging panel consisting of some of Europe's leading rabbis, will compete in the International Bible Quiz in Jerusalem.

Youth from 13 countries participate in 1st European Bible Quiz

New report:

Global antisemitism surged 340% from 2022 to 2024

World Zionist Organization, Jewish Agency for Israel, present the 2024 Antisemitism Report to Israeli President Isaac Herzog; report documents a 288% increase in antisemitic incidents in the United States, peaking in April 2024.

Global antisemitism surged 340% from 2022 to 2024

Jewish Agency to light world’s largest digital Menorah

From Kiryat Shmona to Melbourne, from Sderot to Washington, from Jerusalem to Paris, anyone can light a virtual candle that will be projected on Israel’s National Institutions building.

Jewish Agency to light world’s largest digital Menorah

MedEX LA:

Encouraging doctors to make Aliyah

First-ever MedEx LA event unites Jewish doctors to strengthen Israel’s healthcare system and to tackle the severe shortage of medical professionals in Israel.

Encouraging doctors to make Aliyah

New data:

Global Jewish population increased by 100,000 since last year

On the eve of Rosh Hashanah 5785, Jewish population worldwide stands at 15.8 million, with 7.3 million Jews living in Israel, Jewish Agency data shows.

Global Jewish population increased by 100,000 since last year

In first:

Jewish community announces Jewish Agency as legal heir

Setting example for Jewish communities around the world, the Jewish Community of Oporto officially announces the Jewish Agency as its legal heir.

Jewish community announces Jewish Agency as legal heir

Lone National Service volunteers arrive in Israel

Nefesh B'Nefesh, Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, and the Jewish Agency welcomed a new group of 66 olim - including several national service volunteers.

Lone National Service volunteers arrive in Israel

Amidst threat of intensifying war, 155 French olim land in Israel

155 new French immigrants landed at Ben Gurion Airport on Thursday August 1st on an Aliyah flight made possible by the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (IFCJ), the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration and the Jewish Agency for Israel.

Amidst threat of intensifying war, 155 French olim land in Israel

After massacre

JAFI, JFNA, and Keren Hayesod send emergency aid to Majdal Shams

“We see the Druze community as a family,” reads the letter sent by the heads of the three Jewish organizations to the leader of the Majdal Shams council, Dolan Abu Salah.

JAFI, JFNA, and Keren Hayesod send emergency aid to Majdal Shams

ADL and Jewish Agency partner to fight Antisemitism

ADL will support the Jewish Agency’s emissaries, with programs and training sessions about antisemitism to support their work with Jewish communities throughout the US.

ADL and Jewish Agency partner to fight Antisemitism

Fallen soldier's parents fulfill his will and move to Israel

The parents of lone soldier Nathaniel Young, who fell on October 7th, decided to follow their son's path and made aliyah.

Fallen soldier's parents fulfill his will and move to Israel

Nefesh B’Nefesh initiative:

Physicians from around the world come to volunteer in Israel

A new initiative assembled a database of potential volunteers and is assisting them in receiving a temporary Israeli medical license.

Physicians from around the world come to volunteer in Israel

Jewish Agency:

15.7 million Jews on Earth, 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'

'New York Jewish community is a shining example of diversity'

Jewish Agency chairman visits New York, marches with organization's emissaries at Celebrate Israel Parade.

'New York Jewish community is a shining example of diversity'

Pilot program accelerates acclimation of Ethiopian olim

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

NBN hosts first-ever 'Aliyah-in-One' Day

Nefesh B’Nefesh, Aliyah & Integration Min., & Jewish Agency for Israel host first-ever 'Aliyah-In-One' Day to streamline aliyah process.

NBN hosts first-ever 'Aliyah-in-One' Day

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

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

111 Ethiopian immigrants arrive in Israel

Jewish Agency:

'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 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'

1 year into war:

Over 15,000 Ukrainians have immigrated to Israel

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

A Jewish Agency letter that does not represent its board members

A letter to the PM against part of the coalition agreements was not shown to the Board of Governors. Another letter made that clear Op-ed.

A Jewish Agency letter that does not represent its board members

Jewish Agency sums up immigration record for 2022

According to Agency data, 70,000 new immigrants arrived in Israel, most of them from Russia and Ukraine.

Jewish Agency sums up immigration record for 2022

Jewish Agency launches:

New 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

Detroit:

$700k for lending platform supporting Israeli businesses

Peer-to-peer lending platform SparkIL receives $700K in support from Detroit to empower Israeli small businesses.

$700k for lending platform supporting Israeli businesses

Jewish Agency unveils program to strengthen ties with Diaspora

'We must not lose any of them,' says Jewish Agency chairman at launch of new flagship program for deepening ties between Israel and Diaspora

Jewish Agency unveils program to strengthen ties with Diaspora

Report:

Jewish Agency's Russia office halts data sharing with Israel

With Russian court set to hold hearing Monday on Jewish Agency's activities, organization's Russia office halts data sharing with Israel.

Jewish Agency's Russia office halts data sharing with Israel

Pres. Herzog speaks with Russian Pres. about Jewish Agency

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 harm 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 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

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.

Russian Justice Ministry seeks liquidation of the Jewish Agency

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'

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.

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

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.

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'

Report:

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