 MK: Jewish Identity a 'Strategic Imperative'Government officials emphasize the need to reach out to Diaspora Jewry during Government of Israel-World Jewry Joint Initiative conference. Watch: Natan Sharansky Speaks on French AliyahWhat are the driving factors behind over 1% of the French Jewish community moving to Israel in 2014? Special Arutz Sheva interview. Officials: Dramatic Rise in French, Ukraine AliyahBy the end of the year, the Jewish Agency says, fully 1% of French Jews will have made aliyah. Natan Sharansky Visits Brussels in Show of SupportSharansky lights memorial candle in Brussels, commits to help Jewish community continue normal life after shooting attack. Jews Make Aliyah Amid Ukraine Airport BattlesJewish Agency rescues six Jewish immigrants to Israel, despite Ukrainian and pro-Russian clashes at Donetsk airport. Sharansky: We'll Help European Jews Defend SelvesJewish Agency chairman Natan Sharansky promised to provide help for the community in Belgium after Saturday's attack. 20 Years Since Attack on AMIA JCC in Buenos AiresTwenty years since Argentina bombing; Sharansky: 'We will not settle for anything less than bringing the perpetrators to justice.' Emergency Aid to Jewish Groups in UkraineJewish Agency begins aid campaign to help secure Jewish communities affected by unrest in Ukraine. Online Event Sees Israeli, Diaspora Leaders UniteOnline 'jam session' between Jewish community members in Israel and around the world fosters innovation, collaboration.Sharansky: Help Diaspora Jews against Anti-SemitesJewish Agency head: Jewish communities worldwide are at the forefront of the fight against Jew-hatred. Poll: Israelis Want Rivlin as PresidentMost Israelis would like to see MK Reuven Rivlin as Israel’s next president, finds new poll. Poll: Most Israelis Favor Second Term for Peres63% of Israelis would prefer that Peres's term be extended, according to Channel 2 poll. If not, MK Reuven Rivlin is the leading candidate.Jewish Agency: 19,200 New Immigrants in 2013Statistics reveal immigration to Israel is on the rise. Overall increase at 7% since 2012. World-renowned Pianist Gets Israeli CitizenshipEvgeny Kissin, two-time Grammy winner and activist in fighting for Israel, awarded citizenship at ceremony in Jerusalem. Netanyahu and Son On Stage as Masa CelebratesPrime Minister Netanyahu addresses Masa Israel participants as the program celebrates its 10th anniversary. Jewish Agency Brings 17 Yemenite Jews to IsraelIn a secret and complex operation, the Jewish Agency brought a group of 17 Yemenite Jews to Israel.Jewish Agency Board of Governors Meets in KievMeeting is an expression of solidarity with the Jews of the Ukraine Sharansky: In Prison, I thought about YoniJewish Agency head says he had Prime Minister's heroic brother in mind, when held in Soviet jail. Sharansky: Make Room at Kotel for Mixed PrayerJewish Agency head calls to extend Kotel with section for men and women together. Netanyahu Recommends Sharansky For Second TermPM Netanyahu recommends Natan Sharansky be appointed to a second term as head of the Jewish Agency. WZO: Anti-Semitism Still GrowingAnti-Semitism, unfortunately, is alive and well, and even growing, according to the WZO's Yaakov Hagoel New Jewish Agency Fund for Diaspora Jews' SecurityThe fund will pay for security infrastructure in small communities, says JA head Sharansky in Toulouse.Eilat Shooter Came to Israel with 'Masa' ProgramJewish Agency head Sharansky appoints committee to check how the man was accepted to the program. Bolstering Jewish ID in Russian-Speaking TeensJewish identity runs strong in Russian-speaking teens, counselors discovered at a camp organized by the Jewish Agency and the Genesis Fund.Natan Sharansky: Iran Fears are Slowing AliyahFears of an attack on Iran are putting off people who might otherwise be inclined to move to Israel, says Natan Sharansky.Sharansky on Peres: In Israel the PM DecidesJewish Agency Chairman Natan Sharansky responds to Peres on Iran, reminds that the role of president is a symbolic one in Israel.New Fund Will Protect World JewryThe IFCJ and Jewish Agency have partnered with the Friendship Fund to raise funds to protect Jewish communities from rising anti-Semitism. Israeli Trauma Experts to Help Toulouse ResidentsIsraeli trauma experts are to help Toulouse residents cope with the aftermath of a terror attack at the Otzar HaTorah Jewish day school. 'Mock Seders' to Real Seders in Absorption CentersEthiopian immigrants held “mock seders” in absorption centers throughout the country to mark their first Passover in Israel.Sharansky:US Was Willing to Fight for Shared ValesSharansky: In Soviet Russia I sought comfort in knowing that the U.S. was willing to exert power in defending our shared vales. Sharansky: Free Pollard, 26 Years is too MuchJewish Agency Chairman at a conference in U.S.: There's a consensus for Pollard's release, it's time to demand it.Sharansky: We Need More Young Jewish LeadersJewish Agency chairman Natan Sharansky: We need to guarantee the future of the Jewish people. That must be done through our youth. Sharansky Marks 25 YearsNatan Sharansky, head of the Jewish Agency, was released from Soviet prison 25 years ago today. Bedein: Watch PA Anti-SemitismDavid Bedein says that Israel should pay closer attention to the anti-Semitism which is spread by its closest neighbors in the PA. Planeload of Immigrants ArrivesA breath of fresh air breezed into Israel on the tail of an El Al plane on Wednesday, as 232 North American Jews made aliyah. Video: Sharansky, Hero of AliyahAn exciting and inspiring interview with former Prisoner of Zion, Jewish Agency Chairman Natan Sharansky, on Aliyah, Zionism and Judaism 'Sample Seder' for New OlimHundreds of new immigrants from Ethiopia are hosted for a sample Passover seder, their first ever. Sharansky Urges Strong Jewish IDNatan Sharansky believes the Jewish Agency's primary goal should be the strengthening of Jewish identity worldwide. Sharansky: Jerusalem the BridgeEx-refusenik Natan Sharansky, head of the Jewish Agency, moved the Jerusalem Conference audience when he spoke of how Jerusalem changed his life. Video: Olim Get Royal TreatmentNew immigrants received royal treatment at Queen of Sheba Hall in Jerusalem's Ramada Renaissance Hotel. ‘Thank You, Mr. Eizenstat’Jewish Agency Director Natan Sharansky presented the NADAV fund’s first-ever Peoplehood Award to former US Under Secretary Stuart Eizenstat Sharansky: Freedom & NationalismJewish Agency Chairman Natan Sharansky says universalism and freedom do not contradict Jewish identity and the aspiration for a Jewish State. Sharansky to Aid Gush Katif JewsNew Jewish Agency head Natan Sharansky takes his first tour in the caravan cities of Gush Katif expellees, commits to continue aid. Sharansky Greets New ImmigrantsFormer Prisoner of Zion Natan Sharansky made his official debut as head of the Jewish Agency this week by welcoming new immigrants from Ethiopia. |
