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May 29, 2020, 9:47 am

Global Jewish leaders meet virtually to address community needs after virus

Heads of 30 regional umbrella groups held roundtable discussion chaired by the Jewish Agency for Israel and the country's Ministry of Diaspora Affairs

By Jewish News Reporter

Jerusalemites rally in solidarity with New York (Credit: @adlisrael)

January 7, 2020, 12:13 pm

Hundreds rally in Jerusalem in solidarity with New York’s antisemitism fight

Show of solidarity was organised by The Jewish Agency for Israel, the World Zionist Organisation, and the Anti-Defamation League.

By JTA

The Opening Assembly of The Jewish Agency for Israel in Zurich in 1929. Photo credit: Zionist Archive.

August 13, 2019, 12:46 pm

Jewish Agency marks its 90th birthday

Organisation which supports Jewish immigration to Israel thanked staff over the years, for being 'the glue' which holds people together

By Jewish News Reporter

July 12, 2019, 10:53 am

Isaac Herzog: Labour ‘riddled to its bones with antisemitism’

The former chairman of Israel's Labor Party repeated claims Corbyn ignored his invitation to visit Yad Vashem

By Mathilde Frot

June 18, 2019, 1:07 pm

Scottish-born education expert gets leading role at Ben-Gurion University

Jeff Kaye, who made aliyah in 1981 and is described as a “leader in Israel’s third sector”, has been announced as the new vice-president for public affairs and resource development

By Jewish News Reporter

From the WebJune 18, 2019, 12:32 pm

Scottish-born education expert gets leading role at Ben-Gurion University

Jeff Kaye, who made aliyah in 1981 and is described as a “leader in Israel’s third sector”, has been announced as the new vice-president for public affairs and resource development

By Jewish News Reporter

Former Chief Rabbi, Lord Sacks. Credit: Blake-Ezra Photography

June 18, 2019, 10:15 am

Lord Sacks leads lineup for JW3 series on global conversations

Cultural centre will hear from philanthropists and politicians, journalists and artists from across the Jewish world, amid warnings the community is becoming 'isolated'

By Jewish News Reporter

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich with a 'We Remember' sign after International Holocaust Remembrance Day in 2018

June 13, 2019, 1:39 pm

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich to give Jewish Agency £4m

Philanthropist and businessman announces the commitment amid the Blues' campaign to fight antisemitism

By Jewish News Reporter

The Blues' star man Eden Hazard with Jewish Agency chair Isaac Herzog

May 16, 2019, 2:21 pm

Jewish Agency chair praises Chelsea FC for spreading ‘message against hate’

Isaac Herzog spoke with Premier League stars in Boston this week ahead of a charity game against New England Revolution to raise awareness and money for anti-racism groups

By Jewish News Reporter

Migration 101: Landing in Israel after making aliyah

March 20, 2019, 5:15 pm

Aliyah from UK close to lowest level as just 534 made the move in 2018

Number of Brits relocating to Israel drops well below annual average as Jewish Agency figures released

By Jewish News Reporter

Police keep watch at a park across the road from a mosque in central Christchurch (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

March 15, 2019, 2:29 pm

Shuls across New Zealand to close over Shabbat for ‘first time in history’

The Auckland Hebrew Congregation is among the congregations to cancel services over Shabbat due to security concerns

By Mathilde Frot

Joan Ryan (centre) hosting the event at JW3 with Sir Mick Davis (right) and Isaac Herzog (left) (Credit: Raymond Simonson)

March 6, 2019, 11:03 am

Lord Falconer probe into Labour antisemitism would be ‘fool’s gold’

Joan Ryan casts doubt over peer's role in handling party's Jew-hate row, during event with Jewish Agency chair Isaac Herzog and Tory chief executive Sir Mick Davis

By Jenni Frazer

February 7, 2019, 4:26 pm

Jewish Agency official ‘regrets’ meeting Katie Hopkins and ‘misjudged’ her views

Aliyah organisation's communications chief says meeting with right-wing broadcaster is in no way an endorsement of her views

January 15, 2019, 12:08 pm

Aliyah experts to offer advice at event for prospective olim

Anyone considering making the move will be able to ask about topics ranging from banking and education to jobs and real estate at the Major Aliyah Event on January 27

By Jewish News Reporter

December 23, 2018, 11:20 am

Jewish Agency appoints first woman CEO

Amira Aharonovich, 47, replaces Alan Hoffmann and will also be the organisation's director general

By JTA

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