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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


Jewish Agency in Russia stops sharing information with Israeli office - exclusive

The Jewish Agency in Russia is keeping information close due to national information-sharing laws.

 A view shows a sign at the entrance to a Russian branch of the Jewish Agency for Israel, in Moscow, Russia July 21, 2022.

JFNA mission to accompany 215 Ethiopians on aliyah flight

In addition to more than $100 million in core funding they raise every year, Jewish Federations have launched a campaign of $9m. for the continuation of immigration from Ethiopia.

In the opening flight of Operation Rock of Israel, 316 members of the Falash Mura community from Ethiopia arrived in Israel and were greeted by officials including Benjamin Netanyahu.

Doron Almog to visit 180 immigrants on first days in office

Doron Almog is planning to visit 180 immigrants on his first days in office as chairman of the executive at the Jewish Agency.

Doron Almog with his wife Didi at Ulpan Etzion on Sunday.

Russian Jewish Agency closure hearing postponed by one month

The Jewish Agency's lawyer asked for time to study the documents filed against them. * The Russian court denied a request for an outside mediation process for reconciliation.

 A view shows a sign at the entrance to a Russian branch of the Jewish Agency for Israel, in Moscow, Russia July 21, 2022.

What will happen with the Jewish Agency trial in Russia? Four scenarios

Regardless of what the trial yields, it's important to remember that nobody knows how much Russian political intervention there is behind the scenes.

 A view shows the entrance to a Russian branch of the Jewish Agency for Israel, in Moscow

'Israeli gov't isn't doing enough for aliyah from Ukraine, Russia' - Hagoel

“We (the Jewish Agency) are in dialogue with the Russian Justice Ministry and I estimate that the Jewish Agency will continue to operate in Russia."

 Jewish Agency acting chairman Yaakov Hagoel.

Israeli delegation 'disappointed' as Jewish Agency talks with Russia reach dead end

No further meetings were scheduled and no decisions were made following a dead end in talks between Israeli and Russian officials in Moscow.

Russian President Vladimir Putin enters a hall in the Kremlin in Moscow on April 26, 2022.

How much should Israel value Jewish interests over its own? - opinion

The question of whether and to what extent Israel should take into consideration the interests of Jews who are not its citizens arises in many contexts: military, political, economic, and others.

 THEN-PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu shakes hands with A.B. Yehoshua in 2016. The celebrated late writer believed that Israel need not consider the interests of Diaspora Jews.

Russia wants to close the Jewish Agency - how have Russian Jews reacted?

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: Rabbi Boruch Gorin says the Agency was not targeted because it’s Jewish or Israeli, but because it's a body with overseas influences.

 A view shows the entrance to a Russian branch of the Jewish Agency for Israel, in Moscow

Russian court considers Jewish Agency liquidation lawsuit

Members of the Israeli delegation sent for talks in Moscow will meet with officials from Russia’s Justice Ministry on Thursday.

 RUSSIAN PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin speaks at the World Holocaust Forum at Yad Vashem, 2020.