The Jewish Agency for Israel

Proud to see our Chairman of the Board, Mark Wilf, open the Nasdaq Exchange today with Karin Mayer Rubinstein and IATI - Israel Advanced Technology Industries Association, celebrating the prevailing spirit and strength of innovation that drives the Israeli economy and connects Jewish communities around the world.

We are deeply disturbed by the latest surge of antisemitism on campus, now taking the form of hostile encampments that threaten the safety and well-being of Jewish students. Let's be clear: These encampments do not represent free speech; they are manifestations of physical violence, blocking Jewish movement on campus, and chanting calls for violence against Jews, often under the thinly veiled guise of anti-Zionism. We stand with Jewish students and condemn the hostility, discrimination, and harassment they are now facing on campus. As Major General (Res.) Doron Almog Avrutsky, Chairman of the Jewish Agency, stated, 'I call upon heads of universities around the world to take strict and clear measures to ensure that every Jewish student feels safe on campuses in North America, Europe, and all over the world.' We are proud to work with Hillel International to send more than 100 Israeli emissaries to campuses every year to offer support, foster Jewish leadership, and remind students that they are not alone. We will continue to do everything we can to help support Jewish students as they face unprecedented hostility.

These flowers are not like the others in this Antwerp park. We joined the community to craft 133 clay flowers, each symbolizing a hostage still being held captive in Gaza. Together they serve as a call to action, a reminder that we must keep hope alive and continue to speak up until every hostage is home and safe. #BringThemHomeNow

This year, we are marking Passover with mixed feelings: gratitude for the privilege of sitting together as a family as well as deep grief for all the families who are unable to do so. We wish you and your loved ones a happy Passover, a holiday of hope and Keruv Levavot – bringing hearts closer – for the entire Jewish people.

Join us in this powerful initiative from Shelly Shem Tov, mother of Omer Shem Tov, who has been held captive for over six months in Gaza. On Seder night, there is a common and ancient custom of adding a Fifth Cup. According to custom, a fifth cup is poured for Elijah the Prophet, together with the fourth cup, and its blessing is the "I will bring you" text. This year we observe this custom by calling on all five "tongues of redemption" to be fulfilled for the hostages so that they are delivered from their suffering and return home as soon as possible. Learn more and find more ways to honor the families of the hostages this Passover, and join the call for their safe return: https://bit.ly/3UoshCY #LetOurPeopleGo #BringThemHomeNow

Watch the moving reunion between IDF reserve lone soldiers and their families from across the world as part of our 'Together for Seder' initiative. The complex cross-continental operation provided much-needed emotional support for lone soldiers from the U.S., Brazil, France, Ukraine, and Belgium who have served in the Iron Swords War. These brave olim moved to Israel alone, pursued higher education, and enlisted for their mandatory military service, building their lives independently while their families stayed abroad. 'Together for Seder' is a special initiative by Wings, a joint program of The Jewish Agency, Merage Foundation Israel, and Ministry of Aliyah and Integration משרד העלייה והקליטה that accompanies thousands of lone soldier olim each year in preparation for their recruitment, during their military service and up to about five years after their release from the IDF. Doron Almog Avrutsky Amira Ahronoviz

Earlier this week, our CEO Amira Ahronoviz joined Adam Lehman, Mijal Bitton, and Rabbi Josh Bolton on stage at Hillel International's Centennial Celebration. We're proud to be part of this critical conversation on the future of Jewish campus life, and to celebrate our partner Hillel's incredible impact on campuses around the world. Here's to the next 100 years!

Learn how Israel provides a nurturing academic setting that does not compromise on excellence or security. Whether your student has interests in science, technology, the arts, or humanities, they will find a program that aligns with their aspirations and ensures their well-being. Join us this Sunday, April 21 at 1pm ET for this informational session about undergraduate opportunities at some of Israel's top universities! RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4aAPTtK

As we prepare to gather around seder tables next week to recount our oldest story, we also celebrate the dynamic narrative of our global Jewish community. Our newly launched Sipurim site features compelling stories from Shlichim based in diverse communities worldwide. These narratives of resilience, connection, and unity highlight the strength of our shared heritage and future. Explore their powerful voices and our collective story: https://lnkd.in/evhYcxRt

* Just announced for this Wednesday, April 17 at 11am ET * Join us for an important discussion on Iran’s unprecedented attack with Yigal Palmor, our Head of the International Relations Unit & Foreign Policy Advisor to the Chairman, formerly the longest serving Spokesperson and Head of the Press Bureau of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Israel. Yigal will discuss what made Iran decide to launch this past weekend’s unprecedented attack on Israel, how Israel managed to successfully fend it off with support from allies, how Israel will respond, and how this development may affect the ongoing war in Gaza. Register to join us live: https://bit.ly/3Q2HJlC