Sylvan Adams

Sylvan Adams addresses pre-Holocaust Remembrance Day gathering in Krakow

“You are not here only to remember how Jews died,” said Adams. “You are here to show how Jews live."

SYLVAN ADAMS addresses Krakow, Poland, before Holocaust Remembrance Day, 2026.
 Sylvan Adams, President of the World Jewish Congress Israel Region

Sylvan Adams urges global business leaders to invest in Iran after regime change

Left to right: Dan Señor, Sylvan Adams, and Ron Dermer

Sylvan Adams warns of coordinated global Antisemitism campaign

President Herzog praised Adams’s “conscientious leadership” and “forward-thinking entrepreneurial spirit.”

President Herzog Commends Sylvan Adams for $100 Million Gift to Rebuild Soroka Medical Center


“Our Answer to Iran”: Sylvan Adams sets on rebuilding a resilient, flourishing Negev

After a missile strike destroyed Soroka Medical Center, the philanthropist behind Israel’s most ambitious rebuilding effort reflects on choosing construction over destruction, hope over fear.

“Together, we’re creating a model for national renewal,” Sylvan Adams says.

Sylvan Adams pledges $100m to rebuild Beersheba hospital after Iranian strike

Historic partnership with the Government of Israel and Clalit Health Services will rebuild Soroka as one of the most advanced hospitals in the Middle East

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: “Sylvan Adams is a great friend and benefactor of the State of Israel, giving generously and wholeheartedly."

Historic President Forges an Historic Agreement

"Once again, thank you Mr. President. The people of Israel are watching. The world is watching. And we are eternally grateful."

 Sylvan Adams, President of the World Jewish Congress Israel Region

No. 11: Sylvan Adams: President of the World Jewish Congress Israel

Sylvan Adams’s career reflects a singular vision: that Israel’s strength lies in projecting confidence, generosity, and excellence.

 Sylvan Adams

Dvir Benedek in the Role of His Life: “You can be a witness to changing a child’s life”

At an event marking 30 years of the Make-A-Wish Israel foundation, at the home of Sylvan Adams, president Dvir Bendek, spoke about the moving work, and the childhood dream that never came true

Dvir Benedek

A New Milestone for the History Books

President Trump takes a momentous step for the free world

 "President Trump, you have made history."

WJC Israel head Sylvan Adams urges US President Trump to join war on Iran

“This is your Churchillian moment. Help rid the world of this scourge.”

 Sylvan Adams, President of the World Jewish Congress Israel Region

Sylvan Adams Named To The Inaugural 2025 Time100 Philanthropy List

TIME Magazine has named the 100 most influential leaders in global philanthropy shaping the future of giving

 Sylvan Adams

Can the WJC rise to meet the challenges faced by 21st-century Jews?

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: “I see old threats coming back and new threats emerging,” WJC President Ronald Lauder said at the 17th plenary of the World Jewish Congress.

 SYLVAN ADAMS – the president of WJC Israel region – stood out for his declaration that the organization would be promoting the aliyah of one million Jews to the State of Israel.

New WJC-Israel Region president warns against ‘another Obama-like Iran nuclear deal’

“If Iran refuses to eliminate its uranium enrichment, then Israel, together with the US, must end their nuclear program with a committed bombing campaign," said Adams.

 Sylvan Adams, the newly appointed president of the World Jewish Congress (WJC)-Israel Region and US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee on May 18, 2025 in Jerusalem.