Sylvan Adams

WJC president gifts Iran's Pahlavi two Jerusalem stone mezuzot for future Israeli Tehran embassy

World Jewish Congress Israel President Sylvan Adams and Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi met in Paris to discuss a democratic future for Iran and the eventual restoration of diplomatic ties.

Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi (L) meets World Jewish Congress President Sylvan Adams in Paris, France, July 26, 2026.
Sylvan Adams speaks at the WJC Governing Board in Geneva, in May

‘I trust President Trump’

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

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


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.

 Sylvan Adams, President of the World Jewish Congress Israel Region

A Warning from Auschwitz

Sylvan Adams leads the fight against rising antisemitism at the March of Living “If we fail, we risk creating the next generation of survivors.”

Sylvan Adams lights the torch of fighting antisemitism with victims of attacks and Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun, US State Department Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism.

Sylvan Adams addresses pre-Holocaust Remembrance Day gathering in Krakow

“You are not here only to remember how Jews died,” said Adams. “You are here to show how Jews live."

SYLVAN ADAMS addresses Krakow, Poland, before Holocaust Remembrance Day, 2026.

Sylvan Adams urges global business leaders to invest in Iran after regime change

The appeal follows his $100 million pledge to rebuild Soroka Medical Center after an Iranian missile strike, linking political change with economic recovery.

 Sylvan Adams, President of the World Jewish Congress Israel Region

Sylvan Adams warns of coordinated global Antisemitism campaign

Addressing Florida’s Jewish community, Adams says enemy states are backing efforts to target Jews worldwide

Left to right: Dan Señor, Sylvan Adams, and Ron Dermer

President Herzog Commends Sylvan Adams for $100 Million Gift to Rebuild Soroka Medical Center

Reconstruction of Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba marks a milestone in public-private partnership and national recovery efforts.

President Herzog praised Adams’s “conscientious leadership” and “forward-thinking entrepreneurial spirit.”

“Our Answer to Iran”: Sylvan Adams sets on rebuilding a resilient, flourishing Negev

After a missile strike destroyed Soroka Medical Center, the philanthropist behind Israel’s most ambitious rebuilding effort reflects on choosing construction over destruction, hope over fear.

“Together, we’re creating a model for national renewal,” Sylvan Adams says.

Sylvan Adams pledges $100m to rebuild Beersheba hospital after Iranian strike

Historic partnership with the Government of Israel and Clalit Health Services will rebuild Soroka as one of the most advanced hospitals in the Middle East

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: “Sylvan Adams is a great friend and benefactor of the State of Israel, giving generously and wholeheartedly."

Historic President Forges an Historic Agreement

"Once again, thank you Mr. President. The people of Israel are watching. The world is watching. And we are eternally grateful."

 Sylvan Adams, President of the World Jewish Congress Israel Region

No. 11: Sylvan Adams: President of the World Jewish Congress Israel

Sylvan Adams’s career reflects a singular vision: that Israel’s strength lies in projecting confidence, generosity, and excellence.

 Sylvan Adams