They fight for Israel. We make sure they have support.

Every year, hundreds of young Jewish adults from around the world make Aliyah and enlist in the IDF through the Garin Tzabar program. Although the new recruits come to Israel alone, the program 0

Through Israel-Diaspora bonds, Kol Ami academies help young adults fulfill their dreams

New York native Tara Feldman, 18, is a staunch supporter of Israel and envisions herself in an IDF combat role. After working to counter antisemitism and defend the Jewish State as a high school 0

‘None of the stereotypes are true:’ Jewish Agency pre-military academy opens Israelis to diversity

Israel boasts a rich mosaic of religion and culture, but recognizing and understanding the country’s diversity isn’t a given for all young people who call the Jewish State home. For Dror Ovadia, a 19 0

Exploring her roots in Israel

Mollie Milchberg came to Israel from Maryland for three months to join Kol Ami - The Jewish Agency's Peoplehood Acadmy. Her late grandfather was a Polish-born Holocaust survivor whose story is 0

“I never planned to be a leader” — cultivating Jewish leadership around the globe

Nina Peretz, 34, revived her Berlin synagogue. She is thankful for what she learned as a fellow on The Jewish Agency’s Adaptive Leadership Lab Fellowship 0

Getting a start in the ‘start-up nation’

Vladimir and Darya immigrated to Israel with their 2-year-old daughter Liza in March 2016 from Russia. The Jewish Agency helped Vladimir launch a new career in high tech during their stay at The 0

Wildfires won’t stop him

After learning organic farming in Israel on The Jewish Agency’s Masa program, Keith Michalak returned to the USA to farm in northern California. And though his farm was damaged in the wildfires last 0

Not Just Seeing Israel - Giving Back

While Yakov Platt had been to Israel before, this time was different. "With Project TEN, I wanted to come to Israel and be active. Not just take a look at Israel - I wanted to help people in 0

From Tragedy to Blessing - A Journey to Israel

Orit Yegardo Efraim nearly didn’t make it to Israel from Ethiopia. Much of the journey was on foot. As she walked through Sudan, she “started feeling sick and I collapsed. Friends, one on the right 0

Optimism Amid Tragedy: Jewish Agency Shlichim in Houston

Hurricane Harvey caused immense damage in the Houston area, and the Jewish population was not spared. But Jewish Agency emissaries arrived at the scene to help residents in their time of need. 0