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Jewish Agency Shlichim Strengthen Communities Worldwide and Spread Hanukkah’s Global Glow

With a record deployment of emissaries, the Jewish Agency reinforces Jewish identity, communal resilience, and global solidarity at a critical moment.

Jewish Agency Chairman Maj. Gen. (res.) Doron Almog and CEO Yehuda Setton with Jewish Agency shlichim
L to R: Jewish Agency Leadership: Mark Wilf, Chairman of the Board of Governors  Maj. Gen. (res.) Doron Almog, Chairman of the Executive; Bruce Sholk, Chairman of the Budget and Finance Committee, and Yehuda Setton, CEO and Director General.

At The Jewish Agency Board Meeting, ‘we act to impact’ becomes a blueprint for Israel’s recovery

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich at an event held in partnership with Nefesh B’Nefesh. November 6, 2025.

Israel considering tax exemption for new immigrants during first two years of residency

Jewish Agency CEO Yehuda Setton with Col. (res.) Mofid Mara’i

Global Jewish Leaders Visit Israel’s North to Support Postwar Recovery Efforts


Over 50 Federations rally for Israel with millions in aid

More than 50 Federation communities in North America had announced their plans for what was termed “gatherings of solidarity.”

 Pro-Israel demonstrators protest during the second day of the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas, in Manhattan in New York City, U.S., October 8, 2023.

Jewish Agency to commemorate Yom Kippur war with special program

Almog will discuss the difficult battles on the southern front and other family memories of the event.

  Jewish Agency Chairman Doron Almog (right) with his late brother, Eran Avrutsky z"l

Finding our commonalities at the Rosh Hashanah table - opinion

As we look at the Rosh Hashanah table and remember who we have lost, let us also look around the table and look at the new faces joining Israel.

 THE WRITER glances at his mother at a family holiday dinner.

In war-torn Ukraine, the Jewish heart still beats - opinion

As the war continues to play out and Ukraine pays the price, this community needs to be educated about everything that Judaism has to offer during this vulnerable time.

 THE WRITER takes part in an activity with campers at The Jewish Agency’s summer camp in Ukraine.

Aliyah dips in West, surges in Russia amid Ukraine conflict

Israel has seen a decrease in immigrants making aliyah from Western countries while aliyah from Russia and Ukraine has increased.

 Ukrainian refugees are seen arriving in Israel as part of Operation Israeli Guarantee, on March 6, 2022.

Operation Tzur Israel reaches milestone: 5,000 Ethiopian olim reunited

The second phase of Operation Tzur Israel, an initiative aimed at facilitating the Aliyah of relatives of Ethiopian Jews to Israel, was completed on Wednesday, as 130 new immigrants arrived.

 150 new Ethiopian immigrants arrive in Israel Monday, July 4, 2022.

UK Jews: Netanyahu hasn't asked to meet us

"If we were asked to meet we wouldn't say no, but our message would be similar to that of American leaders," which is against the judicial reforms.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu talks about the strikes and protests against the judicial reform

Hundreds of former Jewish Agency, WZO, JNF emissaries urge gov't to 'behave responsibly'

the legislative changes currently being discussed, if not accepted and anchored by broad consensus, could deal a fatal blow, unprecedented in its depth and significance, to the relations of the State

 THE JEWISH AGENCY headquarters in Jerusalem - the next home for Danny Danon?

Maine couple makes aliyah following their three children, who are all medical students

“We know that the greatest gift we can give the State of Israel is our three children…who will be able to help the people of Israel, as doctors, for decades to come.”

 The Leeman's landing in Israel

Jewish Agency, World Mizrachi collaborate to increase Jewish education for Diaspora Jews

A new MASA program received funding to encourage Diaspora Jews to seek religious educational opportunities in Israel.

Diaspora student initiative