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


Israel to host the first-ever Abraham Accords Esports Peace Games

The event's organizers announced plans to add up to 10 nations to the peace games, which will cost $1.5 million to produce.

 A WORKER carries flagpoles in preparation for the Negev Summit in Sde Boker on March 27.

2022 Sylvan Adams Nefesh B’Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize given to 8 Anglo olim

Sylvan Adams: These extraordinary individuals serve as leaders in their local communities, in the State of Israel, and in the worldwide Jewish community.

 Sylvan Adams Nefesh B'Nefesh Bonei Zion award winners, with NBN co-founders Tony Gelbart and Rabbi Yehoshua Fass and Margaret Adams.

Nefesh B’Nefesh to present outstanding Anglo Olim with Annual Bonei Zion Prize

Join LIVE: Sylvan Adams Nefesh B’Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize to be awarded to inspirational English-speaking Olim who have significantly contributed to the State of Israel.

Bonei Zion Prize

‘I am optimistic about the future’

Sylvan Adams reflects on his Zionist roots, his goals and his plans

 SYLVAN ADAMS: ‘I got my sense of Zionism and connection to Israel from my parents

Afghan women’s cycling champion Fariba Hashimi set to sign with Israel cycling team

Afghan women’s road race champion, Fariba Hashimi, accepted offer to join Women’s World Tour team Israel –Premier Tech Roland, and could become the first Afghan to start the Tour de France Femmes.  

 Sylvan Adams with Afghan Women’s Cycling Champion Fariba Hashimi

Sylvan Adams: Using unconventional diplomacy to promote Israel

No. 14 on The Jerusalem Post's Top 50 Most Influential Jews of 2022: Canadian-Israeli businessman, philanthropist and self-appointed ambassador-at-large Sylvan Adams.

 Canadian-Israeli businessman and philanthropist Sylvan Adams, Israel's self-appointed ambassador-at-large.

Seven English-speaking olim honored for major contributions to Israel

Seven olim (immigrants to Israel) were awarded the annual 2022 Sylvan Adams Nefesh B’Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize on Tuesday.

 2022 Sylvan Adams Nefesh B’Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize recipients.

Israel is 'tolerant, peace-loving, Western democracy' - Sylvan Adams

“I am not trying to convince the haters and the antisemites,” said Adams. “I am speaking to the apolitical silent majority, in their living rooms and on their mobile phones.”

 Sylvan Adams at the Jerusalem Post Conference in New York, September 12, 2022

UCI Junior Track Cycling World Championships 2022 Begins at the National Velodrome in Tel Aviv

Sylvan Adams: “The race for a medal in track cycling at the Olympics begins now”

 Attending Junior Track Cycling World Championships in Tel Aviv: from left to right: Tel Aviv city council member Leor Shapira, Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai, Olympic Athlete Yael Arad, Head of Israel’s Cycling Federation Dafna Lang, and Philanthropist Sylvan Adams

Paris Saint-Germain wins French Super Cup 4-0 in Tel Aviv

About 30,000 people filled the stadium to see the big game, which was broadcasted to millions of people in some 140 countries.

Lionel Messi at the French Super Cup match  at Bloomfield Stadium, Tel Aviv.