Tag: Jewish Agency for Israel
Lapid Warns Moscow the Jewish Community is ‘Heart’ of Israel-Russian Relations
Moscow claims "legal issues" are driving the Kremlin's move to shut down Jewish Agency activities in Russia.
Lapid Reviews List of Responses If Russia Closes Jewish Agency
Russia has not agreed to talks with an Israeli delegation over its determination to close the Jewish Agency.
Lapid Chairs Meeting on Jewish Agency’s Woes in Russia Caused by His ‘Brave’ Stance
A fool can throw a stone in a pond that 100 wise men cannot get out.
Global Pesach: Jewish Agency Offers Seders in Ukraine & Ethiopia
The organization will hold several festive ceremonies around the world.
Herzog Says British Jews’ Vulgar Attack on Smotrich Caused him Discomfort
He definitely was presidential.
President Herzog Mourns the Passing of his Mother Aura at 97
She established and led for 40 years the Council for a Beautiful Israel, the country's first environmental organization.
Recovery in Aliyah Numbers in 2021: 31% More than in 2020
More than half the olim in 2021 are 35 years of age or younger.
Jerusalem Deputy Mayor, Daughter of Gibraltar’s Mayor, Running to Lead the Jewish Agency
Fleur Hassan-Nahoum was criticized in 2019 for attending an event of the far-left Israeli group Emek Shaveh.
Survey Shows World Jewish Population Rose to 15.2 Million in 5781, Just Shy of...
Around 27,000 Jews live in Arab and Muslim states, of whom 14,500 live in Turkey, around 9,500 in Iran, around 2,000 in Morocco, and approximately 1,000 in Tunisia.
Jewish Agency Summer Camp Brings Emotional Relief to Victims of Terror
More than 100 Israeli children living near the Gaza Strip attend camp run by The Jewish Agency’s Fund for Victims of Terror, which is supported by donations from world Jewry.
145 Jewish Agency Young Emissaries Set to Arrive in Communities Around the World
They are coming against the backdrop of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, rising anti-Semitism and a young generation of Jews who studies show are distancing themselves from Israel.
172 Olim Land in Ben Gurion Airport this Week Marking Spike in Aliyah
The oldest of them is 87 years old and the youngest a 6-month-old girl.
4,000 Sign Petition Castigating California Jewish Lawmakers Who Supported Anti-Semitic Ethnic Studies Curriculum
Every Jewish Caucus member supported the bill in the Assembly vote.
Former Druze MK to Represent Israel as Senior Emissary on North American Colleges
"In the name of pluralism and diversity, we will work to connect, bridge, and emphasize what we have in common, for our country and our future.”
Shape of Things to Come: Reform Clergy and Labor MK Gilad Kariv Deplores ‘Discrimination...
In 1845 the Reform movement removed references to Palestine and a "Jewish State" from prayers.
Jewish Agency Pays Tribute to 60th Anniversary of Sinking of Ship with 43 Moroccan...
"In their death, they commanded us to live.”
World Jewish Communities Bid Farewell to President Rivlin
“Over the last seven years, I have had the great privilege of learning from you."
About Time: Jewish Agency to Develop Aliyah Programs for Medical Professionals
In 2020, about 950 medical and paramedical professionals immigrated to Israel from around the world, including more than 300 physicians who made Aliyah with the assistance of The Jewish Agency.
Club Z Urges US Education Authorities to Adopt Jewish Students’ Bill of Rights
Free expression of their Jewish identity, a fair education, a safe learning environment, a comprehensive definition of antisemitism, and a fair protections.
Watch: Kissinger Warns Biden About the Nuclear Deal with Iran
Kissinger urged President-elect Joe Biden to rethink his plan to conduct talks with Iran on renewing the nuclear deal and warned that it could usher in a nuclear arms race in the Middle East.
Tel Aviv Sees Hundreds of Brand-New Apartments for Seniors, Holocaust Survivors
The Joseph Wilf Senior Citizens House marks the first new residence in the city in 40 years exclusively for the elderly.
Albania to Host First-Ever Balkan Forum Against Anti-Semitism
The Albanian parliament last week unanimously endorsed the IHRA definition of Anti-Semitism, which includes attacks on Zionism.
Nefesh B’Nefesh Final Group Aliyah Flight of 5780 Lands
Varying in ages from 7 to 94, they will make their home from the bustling cities of Tel Aviv and Herzliya to the quiet kibbutz of Nir Eliyahu.
The Jewish Agency Collaborates with Bahraini Jewish Community
The Bahraini Jewish community is small, totaling 50 Jews.
1,500 Children of Olim Who Arrived During the Pandemic Set to Start School September...
Most of the Olim who will begin their first year of school in Israel this week are children and teenagers, aged 6 to 17 years old.
Corona Czar Gamzu Against Letting In 16,000 US Yeshiva Students
"We need to do something wise here to prevent another fire," Gamzu said.
120 New Olim Expected in Israel over the Next 48 Hours
Since the beginning of April 2020, 3,495 Aliyah applications were submitted to Nefesh B’Nefesh.
Report: Israel to Permit Entry of Some 20,000 US, UK Yeshiva Students, Pay for...
This may be the best news report you've read since February.
Nefesh B’Nefesh Signs 14 Summer Group Flights with EL AL
The announcement comes in the wake of an unprecedented increase in Aliyah interest from North American Jews.
Israel Expecting a Doubling in Number of Olim in Coming Months
Although flights have been grounded nearly everywhere in recent months due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Aliyah continued.