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J. David Heller, Jewish American leader, appointed as new chairman of Jewish Agency for Israel

“David brings a deep love for the Jewish people and extensive leadership experience to The Jewish Agency,” Maj.-Gen. (Res.) Doron Almog, Chairman of the Executive of The Jewish Agency, said.

The new Chairman of The Jewish Agency for Israel’s Board of Governors, J. David Heller (right), with President of Israel Isaac Herzog.
NEW IMMIGRANTS from France arrive at Ben-Gurion Airport in June. The number of aliyah files opened by individuals and families expressing interest in future immigration has surged dramatically.

North American aliyah wave continues as 2,200 immigrants set to arrive this summer

The Jewish Agency Chairman Maj. Gen. (res.) Doron Almog (far right) and Aliyah and Integration Minister Ofir Sofer with a new Olim family from France, August 3, 2026.

‘Power of Zionism’: Israel welcomes 140 new immigrants from France, including 80 children

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How Israel's western Galilee is rebuilding through tourism after war


Surge in Aliyah: Jews worldwide see Israel as their future, despite challenges

"People see Israel as their home, regardless of what we're going through," says Shay Felber of The Jewish Agency on the rising Aliyah demand amid global crises.

Shay Felber: "People are telling us they see Israel as their home."

Major General (Res.) Doron Almog on the bond between Israel and the Jewish communities worldwide

“October 7 brought a shock to the Jewish world,” says Almog, as Jews around the word respond with renewed commitment to Israel through Aliyah and solidarity.

  Chairman of the Jewish Agency, Major General Doron Almog

Jewish population increases by 100,000 this year, to 15.8 million worldwide

Nearly half of the global Jewish population, 7.3 million, live in Israel while 8.3 million live in the Diaspora. 

Olim from North America arrive on a special " Aliyah flight" to the Ben Gurion airport

‘Together for Seder’ event brings together lone soldiers and their families abroad

IDF olim lone soldiers celebrated Passover with family from abroad at "Together for Seder" event. Ofir Sofer thanked the soldiers for their "solidarity and Zionism."

 Lone Soldiers and their families pose with Jewish Agency CEO Amira Ahronoviz, Minister of Aliyah and Integration Ofir Sofer and Chairman of The Jewish Agency Maj. Gen. (res.) Doron Almog

The Jewish Agency and Brothers and Sisters for Israel launch assistance program for IDF reservists

Many of the IDF reservists had to suspend their business activities, and some were even forced to close their businesses altogether.

 Israeli reserve soldiers from the Nachal brigade take part in a military drill in the Golan Heights, northern Israel, February 13, 2024.

Campus Israel Fellows are on reserve duty for the Jewish people - opinion

In the face of the grief and uncertainty surrounding the consequences of the war, Israel Fellows have utilized their resilience.

 JEWISH AGENCY Israel Fellows lead an activity on campus

Bringing Christians to Israel: Ancient prophecy into a modern reality - opinion

It’s time to expand our mission objectives at Israel Experience and facilitate the bringing of those “nations” that God promised would come when He raised the banner.

 A DELEGATION of CRIF, an umbrella group of French Jewish organizations, views the horrors of October 7 on a recent visit to Israel. The delegation included Jewish and Christian public figures

October 7: An opportunity to foster kinship with Israel's non-Jews - opinion

There is an opportunity here for both Israelis and American Jews to show deeper camaraderie and kinship with Israel’s non-Jewish citizens.

 THEN-MK Gadeer Kamal Mreeh addresses the Knesset plenum as deputy speaker Yisrael Eichler presides, in 2019

Sixth Hanukkah light is kindled at camp operated by Fund for Victims of Terrorism

The Jewish Agency operates Fund with assistance from Keren Hayesod

 Edna Weinstock-Gabbay, CEO of Keren Hayesod, Ayelet Nahmias Verbin, Chairman of the Fund for Victims of Terror, and Sam Grundwerg Global Chairman, Keren Hayesod, light Hanukkah candles together with children at camp

Delegation from Mexican Jewish community arrives in Israel to assist ZAKA search and rescue teams

 Delegation from Mexican Jewish community