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Israel launches gov't initiative to bring home, reunite Bnei Menashe community

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: Under the government-led effort, Bnei Menashe families receive comprehensive support to facilitate their integration, with guidance from social workers and community mentors.

|ByBATSHEVA SHULMAN
THE KHONGSAI family in front of their sukkah, one of the families in Kibbutz Maoz Tzur. The kibbutz is home to more than 100 people across 21 families and is largely self-sustaining through basic farming, with residents maintaining Jewish traditions while awaiting their journey to Israel.
South African Jews, aged 60 and over, recently arrived via a Jewish Agency aliyah project, meet at Telfed - South African Zionist Federation in Raanana.

Homeward bound: Why South African Jews are making aliyah to Israel now - opinion

Recently, the Jewish Agency introduced an aliyah project aimed specifically at South African couples aged 60+ with family already in Israel, who cannot afford to purchase a home here.

|ByBRENDA KATTEN
JEWISH AGENCY EMBRACE: Jewish Agency Chairman Maj.-Gen. (res.) Doron Almog; Board of Governors Chair Mark Wilf; and Jewish Agency CEO Yehuda Setton embrace the Horn brothers, two of whom were here held hostage for hundreds of days.

From war to renewal: The Jewish Agency responds to crisis and builds the future

“When Jews are attacked anywhere, it affects us everywhere. Our answer – now as then – is solidarity, responsibility, and the determination to build a stronger future together.”

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Aliyah Ministry closes 2025 with 21,900 new immigrants, growth from France and UK AI

Aliyah Ministry closes 2025 with 21,900 new immigrants, growth from France and UK

One third of this year’s olim were ages 18–35, the Aliyah and Integration Ministry and the Jewish Agency said, as interest surged and fairs drew tens of thousands worldwide.

|BySHIR PERETS

Everyday heroes - short story

Everyday heroes. That’s what I call them. Ordinary, common citizens from all walks of life who somehow summon up extraordinary courage and uncommon determination to face down danger.

JUNE 17, 2023ByGABRIEL EMANUEL
A painting by the Mimrams’ daughter, Shaked, an accomplished visual artist.

Grapevine: Running a receipt

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

JUNE 9, 2023ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
KIDNEY RECIPIENT Guy Dimery and donor Yael Keller are once again up and running.

'We have one Jewish state. One' - Jewish Agency's Mark Wilf

Wilf told Conference attendees that The Jewish Agency can quickly respond to the challenges and needs of Jewish communities around the world

JUNE 6, 2023ByALAN ROSENBAUM
Mark Wilf, Chairman of the Board of Governors of The Jewish Agency for Israel, is seen addressing The Jerusalem Post Annual Conference in New York, on June 5, 2023.

Wilf to discuss Diaspora’s bond to Israel

Wilf will discuss the range of Jewish Agency programs around the world that maintain the Jewish future and provide the global framework for aliyah.

JUNE 4, 2023ByALAN ROSENBAUM
MARK WILF

Jerusalem Post to celebrate Israel at 75 in New York

National Unity Chairman Benny Gantz is among the keynote speakers at the event.

JUNE 1, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Jerusalem Post annual conference, New York 2023.

Pilot Program Accelerating Acclimation of Ethiopian Olim Launched This Week

Ethiopian olim who landed yesterday will be placed in new apartments in one of the new neighborhoods of Kiryat Gat.

MAY 17, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The newly arrived Damitie family in their new apartment in Kiryat Gat.

Israel at 75: The vantage point of a student leader - opinion

May Israelis and Jews in the Diaspora connect over their common ambitions and threats, while leaving their quarrels and misunderstandings behind.

MAY 12, 2023ByGABRIEL DIAMOND
THE DELEGATION of Hillel International’s Israel Leadership Network meets with President Isaac Herzog as part of its weeklong mission.

Jewish Agency head visits Israel's south under fire from Gaza rockets

Doron Almog offered support and assessed the emergency preparedness of immigrants and senior citizens amid ongoing rocket fire from Gaza.

MAY 11, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Chairman of The Jewish Agency Maj. Gen. (res.) Doron Almog visits seniors and new olim residing in Jewish Agency facilities in areas of southern Israel currently under rocket fire.

Do Reform leaders really believe in free speech and open debate? - opinion

If the leaders of liberal groups speak out against shutting down those who do not agree with them, there is hope for democracy.

APRIL 28, 2023ByDAVID ELIEZRIE
President Isaac Herzog speaks at the JFNA General Assembly, 2022.

Israel Independence Day: Celebrating 75 years with Natan Sharansky

Sharansky’s personal journey reflects that of the Jewish people, and the centrality of Israel in his life and Jewish identity mirrors the experiences of so many Jews around the world.

APRIL 26, 2023ByAVI MAYER
NATAN SHARANSKY on the Haas Promenade in Jerusalem.