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Lilian Gandelman: How the ‘girl from Ipanema’ became the woman from Tel Aviv

The lawyer from Brazil, who also navigates life in Israel as an amputee, is on a personal mission to educate and change attitudes – one Israeli at a time.

Lilian Gandelman
(L TO R) The Jewish Agency for Israel’s CEO & Director-General Yehuda Setton; President Isaac Herzog; and Jewish Agency Chairman of the Executive Maj. Gen. (res.) Doron Almog

Against the odds, a new generation of Jews is choosing hope

A man waves an Israeli flag as family and supporters gather on the day former Israeli hostage Elkana Bohbot returns home after leaving the hospital, following his release from captivity in Gaza, in Mevaseret Zion, Israel, October 19, 2025

Assisting Jews worldwide this Independence Day

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the United Jewish Communities /Jewish Federations of North America 2009 General Assembly in Washington November 9, 2009.

Jewish Federations raise $30 million in emergency aid for Israel during Operation Roaring Lion


Masa launches program to bring Diaspora Jews to Israel to volunteer during war

This month, the third group of fellows landed in Israel. It includes more than 60 people, from the US, Canada, France, the UK, Australia, Brazil, the Netherlands and Mexico.

 Diaspora Jews volunteer in wartime Israel on a program by Masa, January 2024.

At a defining moment on campus, The Jewish Agency’s Israel Fellows answer the call

It is no secret that since Oct. 7, North American college campuses have seen some of the most significant ripple effects of the Israel-Hamas war.

 Jewish Agency Israel Fellows leading activities on campus

Hundreds of new olim arrive in Israel since October 7

In total, Nefesh B’Nefesh recorded 3,020 new olim throughout 2023 from North America.

 A new oleh with Nefesh B'Nefesh.

Young Jews from Canada volunteer in Eilat through Jewish Agency initiative 

Reverse ShinShinim sends Jews from the Diaspora to their Partnership2Gether paired cities to volunteer for a year in education settings in Israeli communities.

 Liora Protchi, Yair Goral and Razi Derrick, three young Canadians volunteering in Eilat.

President Herzog meets Australia delegation, family of injured Australian lone soldier

The president was very interested in the soldier’s condition and spent several minutes talking to the father at the end of the meeting with the delegation.

 President Isaac Herzog speaks on Israel's judicial reform on February 12, 2023

The Jewish Agency's NIS 10m aid to northern communities amid conflict

Since October 7th, the agency has aided approximately 6,000 families impacted by acts of terrorism, supported businesses in the border region.

Jewish Agency building in Israel

Providing Relief When Terror Victims Need It Most

The Jewish Agency for Israel’s Fund for Victims of Terror provides those who have encountered the horrors of terrorism with crucial financial assistance as they navigate their new reality.

 Chair of The Jewish Agency (center) Maj. Gen. (res.) Doron Almog with Rami (left) and Ella (right) Bar-Gil

Israel-Hamas war is a war between good and evil, Jewish Agency heads say

Jewish Agency head Doron Almog and Board of Governors head Mark Wilf spoke at Jerusalem Post-IAF conference in Washington, emphasizing the importance of cooperation between Israel and the US.

 Israel and American flags are flown near the U.S. Capitol during a rally in support of Israel and protest against antisemitism on the National Mall in Washington, November 14, 2023.

True Rabbinic Partners with the State of Israel - Opinion

Rabbi Cosgrove and Rabbi Buchdal are two of the more well-known and influential rabbis in America today. They have both been very active in their support of Israel and fundraising for the "day after"

Rabbi Angela Buchdal

WATCH: Memorial Service for victims of October 7 Massacre

Join the the LIVE ceremony that will be broadcast throughout the world

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