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The Jewish Agency Condemns Antisemitic Terror Attack in Washington, DC

The brutal terror attack on May 21 in Washington, DC, which claimed the lives of Israeli embassy employees Yaron Lishinsky and Sarah Milgram, was a heinous act of violence and a hate crime, carried out near the Capital Jewish Museum and during an American Jewish Committee (AJC) event.

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Jewish Agency Shlichim March in the Pro-Israel Parade in New York

Tens of thousands participated in the annual Israel support parade in New York on May 18, which is considered the largest display of Jewish solidarity outside of Israel, including many Jewish Agency Shlichim (emissaries) from North America, who marched alongside their communities, young people, and families of hostages.

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Campers2Gether to Continue with $2.5 Million Annual Gift from Mandel Supporting Foundation

For the second year, Campers2Gether will bring 700 Israeli teens to North American Jewish summer camps, cultivating deep connections and building resilience for both communities across the Atlantic.

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‘Resilience Award for Children and Youth’ Bestowed to Those Who Made Remarkable Contributions During War

The 'Resilience Award for Children and Youth' was bestowed to 26 young people in Israel who made remarkable contributions during the Swords of Iron War, given in memory of Ofir and Nitzan Libstein, z"l.

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The Jewish Agency’s Fund for Victims of Terror Grants $24 Million Since October 7

2024 Fund for Victims of Terror report presented to First Lady of Israel Michal Herzog reveals The Jewish Agency for Israel’s massive and multifaceted investment in the rehabilitation of the Israeli people.

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Global Antisemitism Surged 340% from 2022 to 2024, New Report Finds

The World Zionist Organization and The Jewish Agency for Israel presented the 2024 Antisemitism Report to Israeli President Isaac Herzog. The report documents a 288% increase in antisemitic incidents in the United States, peaking in April 2024.

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In 2024, The Jewish Agency Bolstered and Connected Israel and World Jewry in a Time of Crisis

35,000 Olim came to Israel since the war began; 11,000 families impacted by terrorism received assistance from global Jewry; and 2,300 Shlichim strengthened Jewish communities amid surging antisemitism.

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The Jewish Agency to Light World’s Largest Digital Menorah

From Kiryat Shmona to Melbourne, from Sderot to Washington, from Jerusalem to Paris, anyone can light a virtual candle during Chanukah of 2024 that will be projected on Israel’s National Institutions building.

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In Historic Move, The Jewish Agency Elects First Druze Representative to its Board of Governors

In addition to electing Col. Mofid Marai, the Board of Governors adopted a resolution calling on the Knesset to pass legislation affirming the full equality of rights for Israel’s Druze citizens.

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Global Jewish Leaders to Stand with Israel as The Jewish Agency Holds Board of Governors Meetings

Amid the ongoing Swords of Iron War and rising antisemitism worldwide, visiting leaders from across the Jewish world will strategize around contributing to Israel’s resilience.

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