The Jewish Agency for Israel

Jewish Agency Shlichim Strengthen Communities Worldwide and Spread Hanukkah’s Global Glow

With a record deployment of emissaries, the Jewish Agency reinforces Jewish identity, communal resilience, and global solidarity at a critical moment.

Jewish Agency Chairman Maj. Gen. (res.) Doron Almog and CEO Yehuda Setton with Jewish Agency shlichim
L to R: Jewish Agency Leadership: Mark Wilf, Chairman of the Board of Governors  Maj. Gen. (res.) Doron Almog, Chairman of the Executive; Bruce Sholk, Chairman of the Budget and Finance Committee, and Yehuda Setton, CEO and Director General.

At The Jewish Agency Board Meeting, ‘we act to impact’ becomes a blueprint for Israel’s recovery

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich at an event held in partnership with Nefesh B’Nefesh. November 6, 2025.

Israel considering tax exemption for new immigrants during first two years of residency

Jewish Agency CEO Yehuda Setton with Col. (res.) Mofid Mara’i

Global Jewish Leaders Visit Israel’s North to Support Postwar Recovery Efforts


First Israeli Druze woman MK to be first Druze Jewish Agency emissary

Kamal-Mreeh will represent the Jewish Agency, in its efforts to connect with North American college campuses on Israel.

Incoming president Isaac Herzog and  MK Gadeer Kamal-Mreeh

Jewish Agency pays tribute to late SA philanthropist Eric Samson

Samson was a staunch supporter of Israel.

Jewish Agency CEO Amira Ahronoviz, Chairman Isaac Herzog and Secretary General Josh Schwarcz at Board of Governor’s tribute to philanthropist Eric Samson

Forming tomorrow's leaders: Celebrating 10 years of Jewish Agency mechinas

Today, The Jewish Agency operates 19 mechina programs throughout Israel, servicing almost 800 participants.

Jewish Agency Chairman Isaac Herzog visiting mechina participants, prior to the pandemic.

500 members of the Falash Mura community set to come to Israel

The Interior Ministry and Jewish Agency officials are processing the Falash Mura immigration requests.

Members of the Falash Mura community in Ethiopia

Jewish Agency launches 'JReady' to help diaspora deal with COVID-19 crisis

"The Jewish Agency is harnessing Israeli know-how and expertise to realize this important Jewish value and to ensure the safety and wellbeing of Jewish communities around the world."

Jewish Agency Chairman Isaac Herzog is seen remotely delivering a briefing.

166 youths from Brazil and Ukraine arrive for pre-Aliyah programs

In two special flights organized by The Jewish Agency for Israel this week, a cohort of young people from the two countries began studying and exploring life in Israel.

Young people arriving Tuesday evening from Ukraine to participate in educational programs.

Prof. Yedidia Stern chosen as incoming president of JPPI

Stern serves as a professor in the Faculty of Law at Bar Ilan University, where he also previously served as dean, and holds a Doctorate in Law from Harvard University.

Professor Yedidia Stern

Masa's new program offering allows fellows to work remotely from Israel

The program is geared towards post-college graduates under the age of 30, from English-speaking countries such as the United States, Canada or the UK.

Participants in a Masa Israel Journey program

Zero interest loans offered to Jewish communities to keep them afloat

The Jewish Agency for Israel, Keren Hayesod and Jewish Federations of North America, are launching the 'COVID-19 Loan Fund for Communities in Crisis.'

Jewish Agency women pay tribute to Rosie the Riveter in honor of International Women's Day.

WATCH: How much do Israelis know about Thanksgiving?

Something about Pilgrims and a turkey, nachon?

TOM THE Turkey floats by Macy’s during New York City’s annual Thanksgiving Day Parade, spreading holiday cheer.