Sylvan Adams

Be’eri inaugurates new bike park as kibbutz works toward recovery

The Western Negev facility is expected to host the Israeli Pump Track Championships and the country’s first Pump Track World Championship qualifier.

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Kibbutz Be’eri inaugurated a new bike park, funded by Sylvan Adams, in partnership with the nonprofit Israel Cycling Academy and Kibbutz Be’eri
The 12th annual Sylvan Adams Nefesh B’Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize recipients. Top row, from left: Danielle Abraham, Dr. Philip Klipstein, Naomi Stuchiner and Ami Baran. Bottom row, from left: Rabbanit Chana Henkin, Amb. Ron Dermer, Prof. Marta Weinstock-Rosin and

Bonei Zion Prize honors Olim rebuilding Israel after the war as North American Aliyah hits records

From Gaza-border farms to Israel's top labs, this year's Bonei Zion Prize honorees show what Anglo Olim bring to a recovering Israel, just as North American Aliyah hits record highs.

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Sylvan Adams, president of the World Jewish Congress Israel, spoke in Jerusalem, three years after the October 7 Hamas massacre.

‘This is war’: Sylvan Adams warns of global campaign against Israel

“The world’s oldest hatred, antisemitism, was back with a vengeance, although the sad reality is that it had never really left,” he said.

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Former minister of strategic affairs Ron Dermer and World Jewish Congress Israel President Sylvan Adams speak at “Unite. Lead. Fight. - A Conversation with Ambassador Ron Dermer & Sylvan Adams,” in Los Angeles, California, on September 9, 2026.

Dermer, WJC's Adams call for Israel to combat antisemitism with capabilities used to fight Iran

“The enemies of the Jews have to understand if you go after us, there’s going to be a price,” Dermer said. “We’re going to lose battles. But in fighting those battles, we will restore deterrence.”

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“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.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025ByRONNIE ROSENMAN
“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

NOVEMBER 2, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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."

OCTOBER 12, 2025BySYLVAN ADAMS
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.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025ByTAL SPUNGIN
Sylvan Adams

Dvir Benedek in the Role of His Life: “You can be a witness to changing a child’s life”

At an event marking 30 years of the Make-A-Wish Israel foundation, at the home of Sylvan Adams, president Dvir Bendek, spoke about the moving work, and the childhood dream that never came true

AUGUST 31, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Dvir Benedek

A New Milestone for the History Books

President Trump takes a momentous step for the free world

JUNE 23, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
"President Trump, you have made history."

WJC Israel head Sylvan Adams urges US President Trump to join war on Iran

“This is your Churchillian moment. Help rid the world of this scourge.”

JUNE 19, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Sylvan Adams, President of the World Jewish Congress Israel Region

Sylvan Adams Named To The Inaugural 2025 Time100 Philanthropy List

TIME Magazine has named the 100 most influential leaders in global philanthropy shaping the future of giving

MAY 25, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Sylvan Adams

Can the WJC rise to meet the challenges faced by 21st-century Jews?

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: “I see old threats coming back and new threats emerging,” WJC President Ronald Lauder said at the 17th plenary of the World Jewish Congress.

MAY 23, 2025ByMATHILDA HELLER
SYLVAN ADAMS – the president of WJC Israel region – stood out for his declaration that the organization would be promoting the aliyah of one million Jews to the State of Israel.

New WJC-Israel Region president warns against ‘another Obama-like Iran nuclear deal’

“If Iran refuses to eliminate its uranium enrichment, then Israel, together with the US, must end their nuclear program with a committed bombing campaign," said Adams.

MAY 19, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Sylvan Adams, the newly appointed president of the World Jewish Congress (WJC)-Israel Region and US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee on May 18, 2025 in Jerusalem.