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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

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'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

New peer-to-peer lending platform supports Israeli businesses

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.

New Jewish Agency chief speaks at the Reform Movement conference

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 3 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

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.

Recognize those killed in anti-Semitic attacks as terror victims

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.

Joint operation airlifts 6 critically ill Ukrainians to Israel

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.

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

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.

Jewish Agency for Israel still searching for new chairman

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.

First group of new immigrants leaves Ukraine for Poland

PM Bennett: 'Closely monitoring the hostage situation'

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

PM Bennett: 'Closely monitoring the hostage situation'

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".

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

Jewish Agency names new Director of Educational Innovation

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

Jewish Agency names new Director of Educational Innovation

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.

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

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.

Omer Yankelevitch 'worthy and fitting' to head Jewish Agency

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 population rises to 15.2 million worldwide

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.

Jewish Agency distributing 1000s of care packages before holiday

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.

The Jewish Agency for Israel offers Rosh Hashanah 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.

Jewish Agency summer camp brings relief to 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.

The Jewish Agency opens new Project TEN center in Mexico City

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.

Jewish Agency launches global Hebrew ed program at summer camps

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

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

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

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.

Herzog's 'unwavering dedication is an inspiration'

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

Jewish Agency marks 30 years since Operation Solomon.

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

Families of Meron victims to receive emergency grant

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

Families of Meron victims to receive emergency grant

Jewish Agency mourns victims of Meron tragedy

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

Jewish Agency mourns victims of Meron tragedy

Last 'Operation Zur Israel' flight lands in Israel

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

Last 'Operation Zur Israel' flight lands in Israel

South American immigrants arrive in Israel

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

South American immigrants arrive in Israel

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

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

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

As US Jewry's door closes, Jewish destiny has moved to Israel

First Russia, Ukraine, Persia, France.The reality is that the Exile slowly but surely, is closing its door in America as well.Op-ed.

As US Jewry's door closes, Jewish destiny has moved to Israel

Jewish Agency: Send us prayers to be placed in the Western Wall

The Jewish Agency is gathering prayers of Jews from Israel and around the world and placing them among the stones of the Western Wall.

Jewish Agency: Send us prayers to be placed in the Western Wall

Jewish Agency to support Bahrain Jewish community

Jewish Agency agrees to establish team to support Jewish education, community life, in Bahrain.

Jewish Agency to support Bahrain Jewish community

'The day after' coronavirus, in Jewish communities

Global Round Table to discuss rehabilitating Jewish communities around the world, and creating new opportunities for ideas and initiatives.

'The day after' coronavirus, in Jewish communities

Israel expecting surge of post-pandemic immigration

Watch: Jewish Agency Chairman tells i24NEWS: "Israel must prepare for a post-pandemic surge of immigration from global Jewish communities"

Israel expecting surge of post-pandemic immigration

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.

Jewish Agency honors lone soldiers killed in war or terror

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.'

Jewish Agency offers loans to new communities in crisis

'This Passover, the Jewish heart beats as one'

Jewish Agency distributes 300,000 matzahs and 90,000 bottles of wine to Hundreds of thousands of Jews in communities locked down.

'This Passover, the Jewish heart beats as one'

Isaac Herzog predicts: Increased Aliyah numbers post-coronavirus

Diaspora Minister MK Tzipi Hotoveli and Jewish Agency Chairman Isaac Herzog convened the Emergency Forum for Jewish Communities.

Isaac Herzog predicts: Increased Aliyah numbers post-coronavirus

New emergency fund to aid nonprofits affected by coronavirus

Nonprofit lender Ogen, Jewish Agency for Israel launch 'Emergency Fund for Nonprofits,' providing consulting services, low-interest loans

New emergency fund to aid nonprofits affected by coronavirus

Rivlin: With every update, we pray for Diaspora Jewry

Pres. Rivlin meets with head of Jewish Agency, discusses impact of coronavirus on Jewish communities.

Rivlin: With every update, we pray for Diaspora Jewry

We sure picked a great time to make aliyah - now

We sure picked a great time to make aliyah - now

Jewish agency to send teen emissaries home

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

Jewish agency to send teen emissaries home

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.

A quarter of a million immigrants in a single decade

Going the wrong way down a one way street

Going the wrong way down a one way street

Jewish Agency for Israel mourns the passing of Morton Mandel

“He left a huge legacy as a lover of Israel, as a Jewish leader, as a philanthropist making change," Agency Chairman Isaac Herzog says.

Jewish Agency for Israel mourns the passing of Morton Mandel