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Born in Montevideo, Uruguay, 27-year-old Nicholas Lampert now says he lives in “heaven.” In a literal sense, he lives in Israel.By Jewish Agency Staff on 03 Mar 2019 / 26 Adar 5779 0
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The 4 Israeli movies that should’ve been nominated for an Oscar
The Oscars are tonight and the excitement is kicking in. Everyone loves watching the red carpet, the awards, but we have our eyes on the Israeli movie “Skin”, an Israeli short film (live action)By Jewish Agency Staff on 24 Feb 2019 / 19 Adar 5779 0 -
Saving Jews from Conflict Zones in Ukraine
The Jewish Agency’s special emissary to conflict-torn eastern Ukraine helps a community in needBy Jewish Agency Staff on 20 Feb 2019 / 15 Adar 5779 0 -
Jewish Doers: Connecting the Jewish People Around the World Through Social Projects
The 248 Community Action Network, a program now in its second year, brings together “Jewish doers” to bridge the gaps between Israelis and American Jews.By Jewish Agency Staff on 07 Feb 2019 / 2 Adar 5779 0 -
From Ethiopia to the Technion Institute
17-year-old Fentanesh Gasasa has been defying the odds her entire life. After losing her mother at age 6, she helped raise her younger sister in Ethiopia. Most recently she was accepted into TechnionBy Jewish Agency Staff on 06 Feb 2019 / 1 Adar 5779 0 -
Building a positive, diverse picture of Israel on campus
Valentina was a Jewish Agency Israel Fellow at UMass Amherst Hillel. It's hard to imagine what could have prepared her for the anti-Israeli atmosphere that emerged at the school. But ValentinaBy Jewish Agency Staff on 22 Jan 2019 / 16 Shevat 5779 0