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Jewish Agency Chairman Natan Sharansky with a group of young Israelis -- many of them olim from countries ranging from Peru to Morocco, Russia to Brazil -- all participants in Jewish Agency programs.

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	MK: We’ll Consult with Diaspora Jewry on Conversions March 16, 2010 JERUSALEM (JTA) -- An Israeli lawmaker told a delegation of American Jewish leaders that he would consult with Diaspora Jewry on issues involving conversion.


	Brazil’s President Refuses Visit to Herzl’s Grave March 15, 2010 JERUSALEM (JTA) -- Brazil's president said he would not visit the grave of Theodor Herzl during his first official visit to Israel.


	Brazilian President in Israel, Stirs Controversy March 15, 2010 by Maayana Miskin (Israelnationalnew.com) Brazilian President Luis Inacio “Lula” Da Silvia landed in Israel on Sunday for a historic visit.


	Israel Propõe Ida de Lula a Túmulo de Sionista e Gera Mal-Estar March 15, 2010 A proposta de inclusão de uma visita ao túmulo de Theodor Herzl na agenda do presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva em seu giro por Israel e territórios palestinos


	Incidente Diplomático na Chegada de Lula em Israel March 15, 2010 Nem bem desembarcou em Israel e o presidente brasileiro já se deparou com um mal-estar diplomático com os israelenses.


	FM Snubs Lula over Herzl Wreath Row March 15, 2010 by HERB KEINON Lieberman stays away from Brazilian president's Knesset address, boycotts meeting.


	US Jewish Leaders Concerned Over Conversion Bill March 14, 2010 by HAVIV RETTIG GUR Conservative rabbinate warns of "unmediated and absolute authority" that the legislation would give the Chief Rabbinate.


	Bill Making Many Converts Ineligible Under ‘Law of Return’ Faces Backlash March 12, 2010 by Gal Beckerman A bill in the Knesset that would effectively amend the Law of Return, making many converts to Judaism ineligible, has provoked an unusual backlash from the American


	Alan Hoffman: Immigration in the Future Will Be Out of 'Choice' March 11, 2010 By Raphael Ahren The Jewish Agency's recently publicized shift in priorities - putting Jewish identity building ahead of immigration to Israel - does not mean the agency is


	Brunch to Feature Jewish Agency Israel Dept. Director March 10, 2010 ANNUAL CAMPAIGN Leah Golan, director general of the Israel Department at the Jewish Agency, will be the featured speaker at a Jewish Federation special briefing for Major Donors.


	'Don't Open Front Against Diaspora Jews' March 10, 2010 by HAVIV RETTIG GUR Sharansky blasts "sneaky" additions to conversion bill.


	The Struggle for Ethiopian Jewry's Soul March 10, 2010 by SETH J. FRANTZMAN Ethiopian-Israeli journalist tries to wash the community’s dirty laundry.


	U.S Vice President Joseph Biden and His Wife Dr. Jill Biden Lay a Wreath on the Grave of Theodor Herzl March 9, 2010 U.S Vice President Joseph Biden and his wife Dr. Jill Biden lay a wreath on the grave of Theodor Herzl, the founder of modern Zionism, in Mt.


	U.S. Vice President Joe Biden at the Tomb of Theodor Herzl in Jerusalem March 9, 2010 U.S. Vice President Joe Biden is joined by his wife, Jill, as he lays a wreath at the tomb of Theodor Herzl in Jerusalem, March 9, 2010.


	Cuts to ‘Community Absorption’ Won't Affect Nefesh B’Nefesh March 9, 2010 by RUTH EGLASH Aliya organization will continue helping olim despite gov't scrapping of “Klita Kehilatit” program, spokeswoman says.


	Some American Jews Sit Out Recession in Israel March 8, 2010 by Karina Ioffee (Reuters) - Fed up with the tough job market, some young American Jews are choosing to wait out the recession in Israel, where the government heavily subsidizes their


	Yishai: Falash Mura Aliya to be Resolved within a Year March 8, 2010 by RUTH EGLASH Interior Ministry representatives to head to Ethiopia after Passover.


	Sharansky to Speak at Tuesday Night Live TV Show March 7, 2010 (Israelnationalnews.com) Jewish Agency head Natan Sharansky will be the keynote speaker at Tuesday Night Live in Jerusalem.


	The Case for Change: A Challenge to the Jewish Agency March 7, 2010 by Gil Troy Change is easy to endorse and hard to implement – if it’s easy, it means it’s not being done right.


	Will the Federations Buy into the Jewish Agency Shift? March 5, 2010 By Jacob Berkman Natan Sharansky, the new chairman of the Jewish Agency for Israel, made some waves last week when he formally announced that he would be shifting the focus of the

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