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Lilian Gandelman: How the ‘girl from Ipanema’ became the woman from Tel Aviv

The lawyer from Brazil, who also navigates life in Israel as an amputee, is on a personal mission to educate and change attitudes – one Israeli at a time.

Lilian Gandelman
(L TO R) The Jewish Agency for Israel’s CEO & Director-General Yehuda Setton; President Isaac Herzog; and Jewish Agency Chairman of the Executive Maj. Gen. (res.) Doron Almog

Against the odds, a new generation of Jews is choosing hope

A man waves an Israeli flag as family and supporters gather on the day former Israeli hostage Elkana Bohbot returns home after leaving the hospital, following his release from captivity in Gaza, in Mevaseret Zion, Israel, October 19, 2025

Assisting Jews worldwide this Independence Day

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the United Jewish Communities /Jewish Federations of North America 2009 General Assembly in Washington November 9, 2009.

Jewish Federations raise $30 million in emergency aid for Israel during Operation Roaring Lion


From vision to action

Masa’s changemakers are redefining global Jewish leadership

SHABBOS KESTENBAUM has become a sought-after speaker and advocate

Abba Hillel Silver: The American Zionist leader who brought Israel into being

We have the state, but could it have been different if Abba Hillel Silver’s ideas had been embraced?

MAY 8, 1947. Abba Hillel Silver (at table, 4th L) – Zionist Organization of America president and Jewish Agency for Palestine representative – advocates for the Jewish National Home in Palestine.

Preparing for the worst case scenario: Israeli gov't holds wargame for emergency aliyah

The Aliyah Ministry conducted a war game simulating the emergency immigration of 45,000 Jews fleeing a collapsing country, testing plans for 800 arrivals daily for two months.

Aliyah Ministry in meeting.

MedEx Expands to Canada Alongside Nefesh B’Nefesh “On Tour” Events

Over 500 Attend MedEx Canada and “NBN On Tour”

Dr. Efrat Aflalo, Head of the Physicians Olim Directorate at the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, and Rabbi Yehoshua Fass, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Nefesh B’Nefesh, at the MedEx Canada event this week.

No. 44: Ronald Lauder and Mark Wilf: Standing at the forefront of the fight against antisemitism

Ronald Lauder and Mark Wilf represent Jewish leadership that combines vision, philanthropy, and commitment to Israel and world Jewry.

(L-R): Ronald Lauder, Mark Wilf

Jewish Agency, JFNA launch $130m. loan fund from Bank Leumi for reservists

Jewish Agency and Jewish Federations of North America launch loan fund

Right to left: Eyal Ben-Haim, Yehuda Setton, Eric Fingerhut

The gap year: A journey that strengthens Jewish identity - opinion

The gap year is a great investment for the participants. Yet the real beneficiary is the Jewish people.

 Darkaynu women at the Kotel

Diaspora volunteers help rebuild Rishon Lezion neighborhood after Iranian missile strike

200 American Jewish girls volunteered to restore the Rishon Lezion neighborhood hit by an Iranian missile.

 Jewish volunteers help rebuild Rishon Lezion neighborhood after missile strike.

Despite Recent 12-Day War with Iran, NBN Expects 2,000 Olim This Summer

Thousands of North American newcomers remain steadfast in their decision to immigrate, expected on multiple group Aliyah flights as well as flagship summer charter flight

 Families arriving from North America as part of a wave of approximately 2,000 Olim

Undeterred by war, over 2,000 immigrants expected to arrive in Israel this summer

Over 100 new immigrants arrived in Israel this past week alone.

Despite recent 12-day war with Iran, Nefesh B’Nefesh expects 2,000 North American Olim during 2025 summer season.