Jewish Agency For Israel

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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

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

Jewish Agency:

'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 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.

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."

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 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.