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 By Jewish Agency Staff 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 By Jewish Agency Staff 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 By Jewish Agency Staff 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 By Jewish Agency Staff 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. By Jewish Agency Staff 0

Helping in Houston

The Jewish Agency sent a delegation to Houston to help provide crucial and immediate relief for families and institutions that suffered from Hurricane Harvey By Jewish Agency Staff 0

Bringing Together Jewish Students from Israel and Around the World

With the new school year just around the corner, many students at Jewish schools have a special reason to be excited about returning to the classroom: They’ll soon get to reconnect with the overseas By Daniel Temkin 0

Pluralism and Pride

As the first openly gay rabbi to lead a Masorti (Conservative) synagogue in Israel, British-born Rabbi Mikie Goldstein knows a thing or two about the importance of accepting and learning from By Jewish Agency Staff 0

Bringing Israel to Princeton

Representing Israel at one of America’s most highly selective universities comes with special challenges and opportunities By Daniel Temkin 0

Supporting Diverse Streams of Judaism in Israel

The Jewish Agency enables a wide variety of ways to experience Judaism in the Jewish State By Jewish Agency Staff 0