Omer Yankelevich

Yankelevich: Jewish Agency should lead relations with Diaspora

Former Diaspora Minister Omer Yankelevich: "The Jewish Agency is better suited to be the leading factor in connection with Diaspora Jewry."

Former minister:

'Grave mistake' to believe anti-Semitism will only affect Jews

Omer Yankelevitch, former Diaspora Affairs Min., urges world's leaders, 'Do everything you can to stop anti-Semitism from spreading.'

Op-ed:

Yankelevitch is the perfect candidate for Jewish Agency Chair.

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Ex-Diaspora Minister presents strategy for World Jewry

Israel's former Diaspora Ministers Omer Yankelevitch presents plan for reconnecting Israel to Diaspora Jews, following two years of COVID.

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.

'As Long as the Jewish Candle Burns, it is Possible to Repair'

Former Diaspora Minister Omer Yankelevich remembers former Chief Rabbi Yitzchak Isaac Halevi Herzog.

Omer Yankelevitch departs from ministry: 'I paid a heavy price'

Diaspora minister delivers remarks at ministerial replacement ceremony. ''My tenure symbolizes another step in the internal social process."

World Bnei Akiva thanks outgoing Diaspora Affairs Minister

World Bnei Akiva thanks outgoing Diaspora Affairs Min. Yankelevitch, says she was 'central' in supporting Jewish communities worldwide.

Cities across Israel stand united with world Jewry

Diaspora Affairs Minister, Federation of Local Authorities send letter of solidarity to Jewish communities facing anti-Semitism.

'We stand with US Jewry in fight against anti-Semitism'

Israel's Diaspora Minister holds Zoom meeting with Yesha Council and US Jewish leaders amid spike in anti-Semitic incidents.

TikTok removes videos featuring Arab violence against haredim

After Israeli minister presses social media network to combat anti-Semitic phenomenon in Arab sector, TikTok removes videos of attacks.

'I never had an affair with Benny Gantz'

Diaspora Minister Omer Yankelevich pushes back on rumors she had an intimate relationship with Defense Minister Benny Gantz.

Diaspora Minister speaks at Combat Anti-Semitism summit

Minister Omer Yankelevich delivers remarks at annual Combat Anti-Semitism summit.

Yankelevitch: Blue and White becoming anti-haredi, anti-settler

Diaspora Affairs Minister reportedly explained to associates why she decided not be part of Blue and White slate in upcoming election.

Diaspora Minister: I won't run for reelection

Senior Blue and White lawmaker drops out of 2021 election, as latest poll shows the party below the electoral threshold.

Blood libel 2020: Jews spread Covid-19

Diaspora Min. releases report on anti-Semitism in 2020 amid Covid-19 and presents forecast for 2021 indicating sharp rise in anti-Semitism.

Minister: What is UN's anti-Israel bias if not anti-Semitism?

Diaspora Affairs Minister Omer Yankelevich responds to UN General Assembly condemning Israel 3 times as often as the rest of the world.

Where is Minister Omer Yankelevitch headed?

Members of Yamina reportedly approach Diaspora Affairs Minister to discuss the possibility of her joining their party.

Min. Yankelevich votes to regulate 'Young Settlements'

Diaspora Affairs Minister asks Blue and White leader Gantz that MKs be allowed to vote how they choose on law to normalize outposts.

Anglos in Israel opposed to giving Diaspora Jewry a voice

"Why should the opinions of Jews living abroad be accorded greater weight than those of Jews who are part of Israel's daily life?"

Meretz: Stop destroying Arab houses

A delegation of the Meretz party visited the village of Khalat a-Daba, where last week the Civil Admin. demolished two residential houses.

Diaspora Minister: 'An amazing working trip to Los Angeles'

Diaspora Minister Omer Yankelevich describes increasing disconnect of Diaspora Jews, despite "amazing people" trying to reverse the trend.

Watch: Shanah Tova from around the world

Diaspora Affairs Minister Omer Yankelevich releases video with Rosh Hashanah grettings from children in a myriad of languages.

Israeli minister speaks to Jewish Bahraini parliamentarian

Diaspora Affairs Minister Omer Yankelevitch speaks to Nancy Kadouri, a Jewish member of the Bahraini parliament.

Diaspora Minister takes virtual tour of Uruguay school

First in series: Tour guide Marcelo takes Diaspora Min. Omer Yankelevitch on virtual tour of Yavne Jewish day school in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Israeli, UAE Jews hold joint Shabbat ceremony

In first, Jews in Israel and United Arab Emirates hold joint pre-Sabbath prayer session, attended by Diaspora Minister Yankelevitch.

Diaspora Minister holds Zoom meeting with UAE Jewish community

Diaspora Min. Yankelevitch receives invitation to visit UAE Jews, promises to integrate community into Ministry's global activities.

Moving conversation with the Jews of Abu Dhabi

Diaspora Affairs Minister holds conversation with leader of UAE Jewish community after the nation signs a peace deal with Israel.

Support for sovereignty also within the Blue and White party

Sovereignty Movement leaders meet Blue and White Minister Omer Yankelevich.

Minister: This is our country, we must apply sovereignty

Diaspora Affairs Minister Omer Yankelevich tours Samaria, meets recent Olim from France. 'Evacuating communities did not bring peace.'

Is Facebook turning a blind eye to Arab anti-Semitism?

Israeli ministry finds that social media networks selectively enforce rules against hate speech, seem to overlook anti-Semitism in Arabic.

Honoring victims, fighting anti-Semitic conspiracy theories

European Jewish corona victims honored in virtual service addressing anti-Semitic conspiracy theories claiming Jews started virus.

"Strategic Diaspora plan must focus on youth"

“Israel must place an emphasis on youth", says Exec. Dir. of OU Israel, "many of whom have stopped identifying with Israel & Judaism”

Diaspora Ministry: Switching to a 'global Jewish Strategy'

For the first time: The Israeli government has approved a strategic outline for securing the future of the Jewish Diaspora.

New plan to ensure the future of the Diaspora

Diaspora Minister will present plan, which aims to strengthen connection between Israel and Diaspora, for ministerial approval.

Diaspora Minister Yankelevich:

'Gush Etzion ours; citizens must live under Israeli sovereignty'

Diaspora Minister visits Kol Ami prep school at Migdal Oz and Gush Etzion Heritage Center.

Diaspora Affairs Minister: We are here for all Jews

Minister Omer Yankelevich says State of Israel has an obligation to all the Jewish communities suffering during the coronavirus crisis.

"Our commitment as brothers is put to the test"

The strength of Israel's commitment to diaspora Jews is being tested, says Diaspora Minister Omer Yankelevich.

'Diaspora is an integral part of my life'

Omer Yankelevitch: Coronavirus pandemic an opportunity for Israel to strengthen its ties with Diaspora Jews.

Tensions in Blue and White

MK Omer Yankelevitch was placed in the 23rd spot on the Blue and White slate but Gantz still intends to appoint her as a minister.

Another Blue and White MK opposes minority gov't

MK Omer Yankelevitch reportedly opposes minority government that relies on Joint List but won't vote against it.

Blue and White MKs deny they will defect: 'Not going to happen'

3 MKs from Blue and White emphasize they will not defect from the Left bloc to help form a right-wing government. 'It's all rumors.'

Blue and White concerned its MK could defect to the right

Blue and White concerned over scenario in which right-wing bloc will be short one MK for a coalition and MK Omer Yankelevitch will defect.

Tension in Blue and White

MK Omer Yankelevich (Blue and White) was caught in the act removing sensitive materials from the party. Benny Gantz granted her immunity.

'Case of 7-year-old rape victim has lessons for entire country'

MK Omer Yankelevich says all of Israeli society must learn from rape of 7-year-old girl.

Likud trying to recruit Blue and White's haredi MK?

Negotiators from Likud reportedly attempting to woo freshman MK away from Blue and White, paving way for government without Liberman.