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


‘Sporting, cultural events bring true face of Israel to the public arena’

Canadian-Israeli philanthropist Sylvan Adams is planning on returning to Dubai in February with his Team Israel Startup-Nation cycling team along with world-famous cyclist Chris Froome.

Soccer Football - International Friendly - Argentina v Uruguay - Bloomfield Stadium, Tel Aviv, Israel - November 18, 2019 Argentina's Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring their first goal

Sylvan Adams to participate in Israel-UAE Conferences

Adams will speak about relations between Israel and countries in the region and joint projects that he is planning in the United Arab Emirates

Sylvan Adams

Netanyahu, Sylvan Adams inaugurate new emergency wing at Ichilov Hospital

Canadian-Israeli philanthropist Sylvan Adams donated NIS 100 million towards the establishment of the new emergency care department at Ichilov Hospital.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the cornerstone laying ceremony for an emergency hospital at Ichilov Hospital. December 3, 2020

Team Israel Start-Up Nation paves a path to peace

Sylvan Adams promotes the significance of people-to-people contact.

Team Israel Start-up Nation at the 2020 Tour de France.

Great start for blue-and-white cycling at Giro d'Italia

Israel Start-Up Nation's German rider Rick Zabel earns 'King of the Mountains' after opening stage of Grand Tour

Rick Zabel takes home the maglia azzurra during the first stage of the 2020 Giro d'Italia

Sylvan Adams on promoting Israel globally at Jerusalem Post Conference

Adams's business card lists his title as “self-appointed ambassador at large for the State of Israel.”

Sylvan Adams at The Jerusalem Post Conference

Guy Niv becomes first Israeli to complete all 21 stages of Tour de France

Niv is part of the Israel Start-Up Nation (ISN) cycling team, Israel's first professional cycling squad who also made their debut in the Tour this year.

Guy Niv

Yuli Edelstein visits new Sylvan Adams Children's Hospital in Holon

The construction of the new building was funded by Save a Child's Heart donors from Israel and around the world. The medical center will help treat children with heart diseases as it will be used as an International Pediatric Center.

Health Minister's visit to the Sylvan Adams Children's Hospital

Nefesh B’Nefesh announces winners of 2020 Bonei Zion Prize

Hundreds were nominated to receive this year's prize. Seven of them were selected, representing the same number of categories.

Sylvan Adams

Cultural impact of prestigious soccer game goes far beyond the pitch

While on-the-field efforts were truly something to remember, the off-the-field organizational work to make this event possible, is another story to tell.

Soccer Football - International Friendly - Argentina v Uruguay - Bloomfield Stadium, Tel Aviv, Israel - November 18, 2019 Argentina's Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring their first goal