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J. David Heller, Jewish American leader, appointed as new chairman of Jewish Agency for Israel

“David brings a deep love for the Jewish people and extensive leadership experience to The Jewish Agency,” Maj.-Gen. (Res.) Doron Almog, Chairman of the Executive of The Jewish Agency, said.

The new Chairman of The Jewish Agency for Israel’s Board of Governors, J. David Heller (right), with President of Israel Isaac Herzog.
Participants in the Voice of the People initiative gather for a photo at the Intercontinental Hotel, Budapest, Oct. 19, 2026

What happened when Isaac Herzog asked 150 Jews to solve their people’s problems

Mark Wilf visits a summer camp hosting Israeli teens from the Campers2Gether program

Mark Wilf at The Jewish Agency: Building connection, unity, and trust

 From right: Netanel Rotenberg, co-CEO of Habayta; Aliyah and Integration Minister Ofir Sofer; and Yosef Hoter, co-CEO of Habayta.

Jewish Agency Chief Almog: Israel can absorb one million new immigrants amid rising antisemitism


Jews are coming: Over 29,000 new immigrants arrived in Israel during the war

A report for this week's Real Estate Conference shows a sharp rise in immigration to Israel from Western countries since October 7. Is the country ready to absorb tens of thousands of new immigrants?

 Olim touch down at the Ben Gurion airport in 2018

Masa Israel announces new volunteer programs 

New program allows young Jewish adults from around the world to volunteer where they are most needed and contribute to Israeli society.

 Masa volunteers in Israel.

Amplifying our voices at the Israel Day on Fifth - opinion

This shift went well beyond the event’s new name, Israel Day on Fifth, formerly the Salute to Israel Parade and the Celebrate Israel Parade.

 JEWISH AGENCY for Israel staff and ‘shlichim’ take part in Israel Day on Fifth last week.

“We need both communities, and we need them now more than ever.”

Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Jewish Agency speakers highlight bonds between Israel and Diaspora.

 Ron Brummer of the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs (left) and Dan Elbaum of The Jewish Agency for Israel at The Jerusalem Post Conference in New York on Monday.

After Oct. 7, we see shift in Aliyah interest, a unified front to welcome Olim - Nefesh B’Nefesh

Rabbi Yehoshua Fass, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Nefesh B’Nefesh, is to speak at the Jerusalem Post Annual Conference in New York on June 3.

 Rabbi Yehoshua Fass, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Nefesh B’Nefesh, at the Jerusalem Post Annual Conference 2023.

Masa Israel Journey Hosts World’s Largest English-Language Yom HaZikaron Ceremony

This year's "We Are One" ceremony reflected the organization's collective mourning and resilience.

 Masa Israel Journey hosted 16th annual Yom HaZikaron ceremony at Yad L’Shiryon in Latrun, Israel

New aliyah case managers showcased in Paris, will guide new immigrants

New Aliyah program assigns case managers to guide immigrants through the process and ensure successful integration into Israel.

 The Olim Together presentation at the Great Synagogue of Paris.

Reservists' assistance: Business support from Jewish Agency

Reservists receive business support: Extending aid to all reservists' businesses, spouses' ventures, and small business owners amid escalating situation in northern sector.

 Reserve soldiers in the north

The names behind the numbers

The Jewish Agency’s Fund for Victims of Terror acts as a conduit of love and care for civilian terror victims.

 Ayelet Nahmias-Verbin (at right) and Vered Libstein

Jewish Agency's emissaries to return to US camps after October 7 trauma

Many Israelis are enthusiastic about working as emissaries this summer, and the Jewish Agency says it's had no issues with recruiting.

 Campers and staff gather around the bonfire at Camp Manitowa, the host site of Camp Indigo Point.