Sylvan Adams

‘I trust President Trump’

Sylvan Adams, President of the World Jewish Congress, Israel, explains why he believes the US president sees through Iran’s tactics – and why he trusts his judgment

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

NSN Cycling Team Skoda car with the road bikes during the Stage 3 of 89th Tour de Suisse 2026 on June 19, 2026 in Bad Ragaz, Switzerland.

Former Israeli pro-cycling team starts anew at official opening of Tour de France

 Sylvan Adams, President of the World Jewish Congress Israel Region

Israel Academy awards fourteen Adams Fellowships to outstanding doctoral researchers


Ichilov Hospital opens the Sylvan Adams Emergency Hospital, world’s largest ER

'The innovative technology, the worldview that places the patient at the center, and the high level of infrastructure creates an advanced level of service and treatment' says Sylvan Adams.

 President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Yair Lapid with Sylvan Adams at the opening of the Sylvan Adams Emergency Hospital at Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv.

Australian cyclist playing for Israeli team wins 5th stage of Tour De France

Australian cyclist Simon Clark, playing for the Israeli team Israel-Premier Tech at the Tour De France, won the fifth stage of the competition.

 Cyclist Simon Clark takes the win at Round Five of the Tour De France for Israel-Premier Tech.

Sylvan Adams receives honorary doctorate from Ben Gurion University

Adams, Israel's ‘self-appointed ambassador-at-large,’ has shown the world what he calls ‘normal Israel’ by presenting the true face of Israel, often negatively portrayed by the media.

 Sylvan Adams, with  BGU President Prof. Daniel Chamovitz (left) and Rector Prof. Chaim Hames (right)

Philanthropist Sylvan Adams donates $1 m. for bike trail in Elad

The plan will include the construction of a walking trail and a safe biking trail, which will include lighting, security cameras and a tall perimeter fence. 

 Sylvan Adams and Mayor of Elad Rabbi Israel Porush during the tour.

Sylvan Adams launches 'Start-Up Sporting Nation', applies genius to Israeli sports

Sylvan Adams talks to Tamar Uriel-Beeri, managing editor of JPost.com, on Israel startup sporting nation, sports diplomacy, and his support of the Sylvan Adams Sports Center at TAU.

 Sylvan Adams meets Lionel Messi at Ben-Gurion Airport, 2019.

Tel Aviv University’s Sports Center named after Sylvan Adams

Sylvan Adams has been investing in the sporting infrastructure of Israel for many years now, and his support will enable the expansion and upgrading of the Sports Center's facilities.

 At naming of Sylvan Adams Sports Center at Tel Aviv University: Left to right: Andi Murez, TAU President Prof. Ariel Porat, Sylvan Adams, Shahar Rasman, Limor Mizrachi and Prof. Chagi Pick

Sylvan Adams: ‘My father fought in the War of Independence, and I have returned home’

Adams’s parents were Holocaust survivors, and his father, after escaping from Europe in 1944, arrived in pre-state Israel and served in Israel’s War of Independence.

 SYLVAN ADAMS exercises with children from Save a Child’s Heart.

Nefesh B’Nefesh to present outstanding Anglo Olim annual prize

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.

 The Sylvan Adams Bonei Zion Prize

Sylvan Adams planning World Cup to be hosted by Israel, Egypt, UAE and Saudi Arabia

The World Cup "would be the biggest event ever in the history of Israel,” said Sylvan Adams.

 Sylvan Adams speaks at The Jerusalem Post London Conference 2022

From dreaming to achieving objectives

Sylvan Adams has a lot of ideas on his mind these days

 SYLVAN ADAMS at his eponymous National Velodrome, in Tel Aviv.