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The Jewish Agency and ASHER Launch #ShineTheLight for Kristallnacht

The #ShineTheLight initiative encourages Jewish communities and individuals to illuminate homes, synagogues, schools and community spaces on November 9 in a collective act of remembrance and unity.

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J. David Heller Appointed Chairman of The Jewish Agency’s Board of Governors

Heller previously served as National Campaign Chair of The Jewish Federations of North America, and as Chair of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland.

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Jewish Agency’s BoG Gathering Highlights Post-Oct. 7 Mobilization of World Jewry

Hundreds of global Jewish leaders gather to discuss strategic initiatives for strengthening Israel and rebuilding its northern and southern regions.

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Ministry of Aliyah and Integration and The Jewish Agency Sum Up Aliyah in 5786

Over 20,000 Olim from about 100 countries chose to make Israel their home this year, with Russia, France, and the United States leading in number of Olim

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140 New Immigrants from France Arrive in Israel on Special ‘Families Flight’

A total of 140 new immigrants from France arrived in Israel on August 3, 2026, aboard a special "Families Flight" organized by Israel's Ministry of Aliyah and Integration and The Jewish Agency for Israel, in partnership with the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ).

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Jewish Agency Board of Governors Issues Statement Calling for Jewish Unity; Urges Knesset to Avoid Legislation that Could Jeopardize Jewish Pluralism

Representatives of The Jewish Agency for Israel's Board of Governors, who convened in Israel in June 2026, issued a joint statement expressing concern over proposed legislation in the Knesset that they say could undermine Jewish pluralism and weaken the Jewish people, including proposed measures related to egalitarian prayer at the Kotel and the Law of Return.

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At Jewish Agency BoG Meeting, Cornerstone Laid for Major Housing Expansion Project in Israel’s South

Led by The Jewish Agency and the Government of Israel, with support from Jewish communities worldwide, the project will create up to 1,000 new homes in communities in the Western Negev and help secure the region’s long-term growth.

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The Jewish Agency Expands Campers2Gether Initiative to Bring 1,000 Israeli Teens to Jewish Camps Worldwide

Entering its third year, Campers2Gether will bring over 700 Israeli teens to 34 Jewish summer camps across North America this summer, while expanding with a new initiative sending about 300 children of IDF reservists to Jewish seasonal camps in Europe, Latin America, and more to provide respite, resilience, and connection.

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Jewish Agency Hosts New York Screening of From October 6 to October 7

The Jewish Agency, in partnership with the Israel Film Center Festival and the Moise Safra Center, hosted a special screening of the documentary From October 6 to October 7 on June 15, 2026, in New York City, followed by a conversation with Major General (Res.) Doron Almog, Chairman of the Executive of The Jewish Agency.

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Jewish Agency Shlichim from Across the U.S. March in New York’s Israel Day on Fifth Parade

Approximately 40 Shlichim (Israeli emissaries) from The Jewish Agency for Israel marched in New York City’s annual Israel Day on Fifth parade on Sunday, May 31, 2026, as part of a joint float organized with the American Zionist Movement and World Zionist Organization.

The Jewish Agency and ASHER Launch #ShineTheLight for Kristallnacht

J. David Heller Appointed Chairman of The Jewish Agency’s Board of Governors

Jewish Agency’s BoG Gathering Highlights Post-Oct. 7 Mobilization of World Jewry

Ministry of Aliyah and Integration and The Jewish Agency Sum Up Aliyah in 5786

140 New Immigrants from France Arrive in Israel on Special ‘Families Flight’

Jewish Agency Board of Governors Issues Statement Calling for Jewish Unity; Urges Knesset to Avoid Legislation that Could Jeopardize Jewish Pluralism

At Jewish Agency BoG Meeting, Cornerstone Laid for Major Housing Expansion Project in Israel’s South

The Jewish Agency Expands Campers2Gether Initiative to Bring 1,000 Israeli Teens to Jewish Camps Worldwide

Jewish Agency Hosts New York Screening of From October 6 to October 7

Jewish Agency Shlichim from Across the U.S. March in New York’s Israel Day on Fifth Parade

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