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Coming Full Circle: Miami Beach Couple Gives Back to the Program Where They Met

Through the Simkins Family Foundation, Nicole and Michael Simkins support a new wellness center at the Israel study abroad program where their relationship began

Nicole and Michael Simkins with their three kids, Jaden, Eli, and Harper
(From L) Ester Smith and husband, Larry, with her parents, Regina and Yehuda Gottlieb, z”l, in Ramat Gan, 1979.

The Diary That Survived Entebbe

(L-R, clockwise): Elliott Brandt, Bernard Kaminetsky, Russell Robinson, and Bruce Leboff

No. 48: Russell Robinson, Bruce Leboff, Elliot Brandt, and Bernard Kaminetsky

25 most influential young Zionists of 2025

Who are the most influential young Zionists of 2026?


'Operation Hug' brings families of lone soldiers together during Israel-Hamas War

Since its launch in 2023, "Operation Hug" has facilitated more than 1,200 reunions between lone soldiers serving in the IDF and their parents, who traveled to Israel from 64 countries.

 Over 300 lone soldiers join the IDF through Garin Tzabar Scouts program.

Yom HaShoah: A time to remember, a time to rise - opinion

On this Holocaust Remembrance Day, we embrace more than ever our responsibility to fulfill the promise and potential that was taken from so many of our Jewish people.

Yom HaShoa: There are only 220,800 Holocaust survivors left in the world according to recent surveys.

Dr. Phil on standing with Israel: "There's nothing 'post' about their PTSD"

'These communities live under pressures that the rest of us can scarcely imagine,' said the renowned psychologist and TV personality, and adressed the need to speak out against antisemitism.

 Dr. Phil (R): "When I saw the combination of horror from October 7 and the shocking reactions on elite college campuses, I was appalled."

Jewish National Fund-USA is building Israel’s future and expanding it's circle of impact

Tali Tzour Avner, Jewish National Fund-USA’s Chief Israel Officer, speaks of the organization’s major projects that are making significant inroads in Israel’s north and south.

 VOLUNTEERS HELP rebuild a kibbutz in southern Israel.

Jewish National Fund-USA CMO: We create initiatives that are going to have ripple effects

“We are building up the North to entice people to move back and for more people to move there,” Bodner shared.

 Jodi Bodner, chief marketing officer for Jewish National Fund-USA spoke at The Jerusalem Post’s “Rebuilding the North” broadcast.

Jewish National Fund-USA Global Conference for Israel proves ‘Everything’s bigger in Texas’

2,500 attendees gathered in Dallas to celebrate Israel’s resilience, tackle antisemitism, and plan for a brighter future, uniting voices across ages, geographies, and ideologies for one cause.

CEO RUSSELL F. ROBINSON addresses the Global Conference for Israel.

Israeli and Diaspora Jews form a powerful partnership - editorial

We clearly can’t name every organization and individual supporting Israel during these difficult times, but we’d like to take a moment to thank you all, from the bottom of our hearts.

 Jewish National Fund-USA volunteers pick eggplant in Israel's north.

Omer Adam joins IDF special needs band for 'unforgettable' performance

The event, reportedly attended by over 10,500 people, highlighted the talents of the musicians while emphasizing the importance of inclusion.

Israeli singer Omer Adam on stage with the Special in Uniform band in Tel Aviv, September 24, 2024

Who are the 25 most influential young Zionists of 2024?

In a year of profound change, the next generation of Jewish leaders is emerging. The Jerusalem Post and Jewish National Fund-USA want to acknowledge them.

Young ViZionaries 2024.

Jewish National Fund-USA Russell Robinson remains optimistic about the future of Zionism

Promoting solidarity across borders, Robinson remains committed to fostering connections within the Jewish diaspora.

"It's not about right or left, religious or non-religious. It's about all of us caring about a common destiny."