• 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
    By Jewish Agency Staff on 17 Jan 2018 / 1 Shevat 5778

  • 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
    By Jewish Agency Staff on 08 Jan 2018 / 21 Tevet 5778

  • The 6 Best Ways to Learn Hebrew Right Now

    The Jewish Agency started the first Ulpan in 1949 as a method to rapidly teach Hebrew to the hundreds of thousands of new immigrants we helped settle in the newly founded State of Israel. It’s still
    By Avi Bass on 15 Mar 2017 / 17 Adar II 5777

  • Seniors living in Amigour Facility Among Injured in May 10 Terror Attack in Jerusalem

    The May 10 attack left two injured, including an 84 year old Holocaust survivor, who is in stable condition.
    By Amishai Gottlieb on 12 May 2016 / 4 Iyar 5776

  • "We Were Prisoners in Yemen": Meet Israel's Most Recent Arrivals

    Seventeen Yemenite Jews recently made Aliyah (immigrated) to reunite with their families. Read their stories of life in Yemen.
    By Amishai Gottlieb on 23 Mar 2016 / 13 Adar II 5776

  • Michael Douglas, Natan Sharansky Make Joint Visit to U.S. College Campuses

    Both the human rights icon to discuss their ‘Jewish Journeys’ at Brown, Stanford and UCSB
    By Amishai Gottlieb on 28 Jan 2016 / 18 Shevat 5776

  • 11 Ways You Can Support Israel Right Now

    There are many things you can do to support Israel. #4 will inspire you.
    By Amishai Gottlieb on 29 Oct 2015 / 16 Heshvan 5776

  • 5 Things You Can Do to Help Israel Now

    Many of us want to help Israel during this difficult time. But what can we do to help the situation? What if we live far away? Here's our list of five things you can do to help now.
    By on 16 Oct 2015 / 3 Heshvan 5776

  • Purim in the FSU

    Hamentaschen. Costumes. Treats. We are excited for Purim! Here's how Jews in communities we serve in the Former Soviet Union are celebrating.
    By Jewish Agency Staff on 14 Mar 2019 / 7 Adar II 5779

  • Supporting and Empowering Women in Israel

    As her bakery’s popularity grew, Michal set an ambitious goal to open a branch in a suburb of Jerusalem. She developed a strong business plan, but had a serious problem: she couldn’t obtain a business
    By Jewish Agency Staff on 03 Mar 2019 / 26 Adar 5779