Sylvan Adams

Dermer, WJC's Adams call for Israel to combat antisemitism with capabilities used to fight Iran

“The enemies of the Jews have to understand if you go after us, there’s going to be a price,” Dermer said. “We’re going to lose battles. But in fighting those battles, we will restore deterrence.”

Former minister of strategic affairs Ron Dermer and World Jewish Congress Israel President Sylvan Adams speak at “Unite. Lead. Fight. - A Conversation with Ambassador Ron Dermer & Sylvan Adams,” in Los Angeles, California, on September 9, 2026.
Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi (L) meets World Jewish Congress President Sylvan Adams in Paris, France, July 26, 2026.

WJC's Adams gifts Iran's Pahlavi two Jerusalem stone mezuzot for future Israeli Tehran embassy

Sylvan Adams speaks at the WJC Governing Board in Geneva, in May

‘I trust President Trump’

The opening of the Sylvan Adams Sport Science Institute with Prof. Ariel Porat, Prof. Eran Ben Gal, Yael Arad and Sylvan Adams.

Tel Aviv University opens $35m Sylvan Adams Sport Science Institute


No. 11: Sylvan Adams: President of the World Jewish Congress Israel

Sylvan Adams’s career reflects a singular vision: that Israel’s strength lies in projecting confidence, generosity, and excellence.

 Sylvan Adams

Dvir Benedek in the Role of His Life: “You can be a witness to changing a child’s life”

At an event marking 30 years of the Make-A-Wish Israel foundation, at the home of Sylvan Adams, president Dvir Bendek, spoke about the moving work, and the childhood dream that never came true

Dvir Benedek

A New Milestone for the History Books

President Trump takes a momentous step for the free world

 "President Trump, you have made history."

WJC Israel head Sylvan Adams urges US President Trump to join war on Iran

“This is your Churchillian moment. Help rid the world of this scourge.”

 Sylvan Adams, President of the World Jewish Congress Israel Region

Sylvan Adams Named To The Inaugural 2025 Time100 Philanthropy List

TIME Magazine has named the 100 most influential leaders in global philanthropy shaping the future of giving

 Sylvan Adams

Can the WJC rise to meet the challenges faced by 21st-century Jews?

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: “I see old threats coming back and new threats emerging,” WJC President Ronald Lauder said at the 17th plenary of the World Jewish Congress.

 SYLVAN ADAMS – the president of WJC Israel region – stood out for his declaration that the organization would be promoting the aliyah of one million Jews to the State of Israel.

New WJC-Israel Region president warns against ‘another Obama-like Iran nuclear deal’

“If Iran refuses to eliminate its uranium enrichment, then Israel, together with the US, must end their nuclear program with a committed bombing campaign," said Adams.

 Sylvan Adams, the newly appointed president of the World Jewish Congress (WJC)-Israel Region and US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee on May 18, 2025 in Jerusalem.

Sylvan Adams: Antisemitism conference critics focused on politics rather than dialogue 

Adams reminded that antisemitism was a problem across the political spectrum, and argued that the labels of right and left were unhelpful when engaging with the Jewish community.

 Sylvan Adams at a ceremony for torch lighters of the Independence Day state ceremony, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on April 23, 2023.

Israel-Premier Tech cycling team kicks off UAE Tour with high hopes and a message of unity

Racing in the Emirates since before the Abraham Accords, IPT continues to promote peace through sport.

 The Israel-Premier Tech team participating in the UAE Tour, February 17, 2025.

Sylvan Adams calls Trump’s election a 'blessing for Israel' ahead of inauguration 

"This will be the most Israel-friendly cabinet in history," the Canadian-Israeli philanthropist said.

 Sylvan Adams, Canadian-Israeli philanthropist