Sylvan Adams

‘I trust President Trump’

Sylvan Adams, President of the World Jewish Congress, Israel, explains why he believes the US president sees through Iran’s tactics – and why he trusts his judgment

JULY 16, 2026|ByALAN ROSENBAUM

Sylvan Adams speaks at the WJC Governing Board in Geneva, in May

The opening of the Sylvan Adams Sport Science Institute with Prof. Ariel Porat, Prof. Eran Ben Gal, Yael Arad and Sylvan Adams.

Tel Aviv University opens $35m Sylvan Adams Sport Science Institute

The new institute will partner with the Olympic Committee of Israel to provide scientific support for athletes preparing for the 2028 and 2032 Olympic Games.

JULY 9, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, IN COLLABORATION WITH TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY

NSN Cycling Team Skoda car with the road bikes during the Stage 3 of 89th Tour de Suisse 2026 on June 19, 2026 in Bad Ragaz, Switzerland.

Former Israeli pro-cycling team starts anew at official opening of Tour de France

The revamped NSN team, formerly known as Israel-Premier Tech, was subjected to a series of protests over their involvement in races in 2025 as a result of Israel's war in Gaza.

JULY 3, 2026|ByREUTERS

Sylvan Adams, President of the World Jewish Congress Israel Region

Israel Academy awards fourteen Adams Fellowships to outstanding doctoral researchers

Recipients in wide ranging fields will receive up to four years of funding as academy leaders stress the importance of supporting Israeli science amid international pressures.

JULY 1, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

No. 13: Sylvan Adams: Israel's self-appointed ambassador-at-large

The Canadian-Israeli businessman and philanthropist has invested heavily in Israel's sporting and healthcare infrastructure.

OCTOBER 1, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Adams Fellowship Program empowers Israeli doctoral students amid global challenges

The Adams Fellowship Program awards grants to 16 Israeli doctoral students in STEM fields, reaffirming commitment to scientific excellence and innovation despite recent geopolitical tensions.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Mr. Sylvan Adams, Former Academy President Prof. Nili Cohen and Prof. Amnon Shashua.

IPT wraps up Tour with 13 top-10 stage finishes

Israel Premier Tech had a record-breaking 2024 Tour de France, with 13 top-ten finishes and a historic top-ten spot for Derek Gee. The team’s performance highlighted their growing global impact.

JULY 22, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

SYLVAN ADAMs was on the sidelines of the Tour de France cheering on his IPT team.

The Jewish Sport Report: Garrett Stubbs on playing for Team Israel and hopes to visit the country

Stubbs also spoke of the October 7 massacre and its aftermath, noting the impacts on the Jewish community and his support for Israeli teammates.

JULY 19, 2024ByJACOB GURVIS/JTA

Garrett Stubbs, Ryan Lavarnway and Noah Mendlinger are playing for Team Israel in the World Baseball Classic.

Sylvan Adams: Working together to restore the South

With $100 million gift to Ben-Gurion University, Adams continues to drive development in southern Israel

FEBRUARY 15, 2024ByALAN ROSENBAUM

KIBBUTZ BE’ERI resident Lotan Pinyan (R) recounts the events that took place there on Oct. 7.

Israel cycling opens season with victory

The team has displayed exceptional ability throughout the prestigious Tour Down Under.

JANUARY 22, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

ISRAEL - PREMIER TECH cyclist Steve Williams celebrates as he crosses the finish line to seal his victory in Sunday's Tour Down Under race in Australia.

Israeli-Canadian Activist and Philanthropist, Sylvan Adams, on Judaism’s Fight Against Evil

'The rise of antisemitism has reached a critical point, with the Jewish people finding themselves in a position to defend their existence' says Adams. What should Jews around the world do?

NOVEMBER 16, 2023ByERIC NARROW