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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Sylvan Adams to establish sports center at Ben Gurion University

The center is expected to become the main sports center in Be’er Sheva, and its surrounding and will attract many students and young people to the site.

MAY 16, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Sylvan and Margaret Adams with Ben Gurion University President Prof. Daniel Chamovitz

Sylvan Adams to establish sports center at Ben Gurion University

The advanced training complex will include two swimming pools, a technological cycling training hall (Power Watt), locker rooms and communal areas.  

MAY 16, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Sylvan and Margaret Adams with Ben Gurion University President Prof. Daniel Chamovitz

‘We are a force for good’: Sylvan Adams brings cycling to Rwandan children

Adams recently returned from a visit to Rwanda, where he introduced the team’s Racing for Change initiative.

MARCH 10, 2023ByALAN ROSENBAUM
THE GREAT Chris Froome inaugurates the pump track in front of hundreds of happy children

Israel to host the first-ever Abraham Accords Esports Peace Games

The event's organizers announced plans to add up to 10 nations to the peace games, which will cost $1.5 million to produce.

DECEMBER 15, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A WORKER carries flagpoles in preparation for the Negev Summit in Sde Boker on March 27.

2022 Sylvan Adams Nefesh B’Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize given to 8 Anglo olim

Sylvan Adams: These extraordinary individuals serve as leaders in their local communities, in the State of Israel, and in the worldwide Jewish community.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Sylvan Adams Nefesh B'Nefesh Bonei Zion award winners, with NBN co-founders Tony Gelbart and Rabbi Yehoshua Fass and Margaret Adams.

Nefesh B’Nefesh to present outstanding Anglo Olim with Annual Bonei Zion Prize

Join LIVE: Sylvan Adams Nefesh B’Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize to be awarded to inspirational English-speaking Olim who have significantly contributed to the State of Israel.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Bonei Zion Prize

‘I am optimistic about the future’

Sylvan Adams reflects on his Zionist roots, his goals and his plans

OCTOBER 27, 2022ByALAN ROSENBAUM
SYLVAN ADAMS: ‘I got my sense of Zionism and connection to Israel from my parents

Afghan women’s cycling champion Fariba Hashimi set to sign with Israel cycling team

Afghan women’s road race champion, Fariba Hashimi, accepted offer to join Women’s World Tour team Israel –Premier Tech Roland, and could become the first Afghan to start the Tour de France Femmes.  

OCTOBER 24, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Sylvan Adams with Afghan Women’s Cycling Champion Fariba Hashimi

Sylvan Adams: Using unconventional diplomacy to promote Israel

No. 14 on The Jerusalem Post's Top 50 Most Influential Jews of 2022: Canadian-Israeli businessman, philanthropist and self-appointed ambassador-at-large Sylvan Adams.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022BySTEVE LINDE
Canadian-Israeli businessman and philanthropist Sylvan Adams, Israel's self-appointed ambassador-at-large.

Seven English-speaking olim honored for major contributions to Israel

Seven olim (immigrants to Israel) were awarded the annual 2022 Sylvan Adams Nefesh B’Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize on Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
2022 Sylvan Adams Nefesh B’Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize recipients.