Global Partnership

The Jewish Agency is a unique global partnership that is unlike any other organization. It is a
partnership between three constituent bodies: the World Zionist Organization, the United Israel
Appeal/Jewish Federations – North America and Keren Hayesod. The Jewish Agency’s governing bodies -
the Assembly, the Board of Governors and the Executive - are comprised of members from each of these
constituent organizations. This broad representation ensures that decisions are made collectively based
on the consideration of Jewish leaders from around the world regarding The Jewish Agency’s
programming. This is done in coordination and understanding with the Israeli Government.

In addition, many Jewish Agency activities are decided upon and carried out in cooperation with other
partners around the world. These include numerous Israeli government ministries, foreign governments,
international non-governmental entities, local and regional councils in Israel, voluntary associations in
Israel and abroad, philanthropic foundations, institutions of higher learning and leaders from the private
sector.