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The Jewish Agency to Provide NIS 10 Million in Immediate Emergency Aid to Gaza Border Communities

The Jewish Agency for Israel announced on October 13, 2023, an immediate emergency aid fund totaling NIS 10 million to assist Gaza border communities in rehabilitation following the devastation incurred during the war.

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Jewish Agency’s Fund for Victims of Terror Receives $5 Million Private Donation

The Jewish Agency’s Fund for Victims of Terror received a $5 million donation, its largest ever private donation, from Julia and Yuri Milner’s Breakthrough Foundation, which will ensure that the Fund can provide essential support on both an immediate and long-term basis to all of the current war’s victims.

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Jewish Population Rises to 15.7 Million Worldwide in 2023

On the eve of Rosh Hashanah in September 2023, The Jewish Agency released data that found the Jewish population grew to 15.7 million worldwide, with over 7.2 million residing in Israel.

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Three Special Flights Depart Gondar En Route to Addis Ababa

Three planes took off from Gondar to Addis Ababa on August 10, 2023, carrying more than 150 passengers including Israeli citizens, Jewish Agency staff and program participants as well as around 50 eligible immigrants who are expected to make Aliyah soon.

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130 Ethiopian Olim Arrive in Israel, Marking Completion of Second Phase of Operation Zur Israel

A total of 5,000 people, reuniting with their families, have made Aliyah from Ethiopia in the effort coordinated by The Jewish Agency for Israel and the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration.

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Jewish Agency Board Chair and Federations’ President Visit Wounded from Tel Aviv Terror Attack

The Jewish Agency and Jewish Federations of North America provided grants to the families of the victims as part of The Jewish Agency’s Fund for the Victims of Terror.

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Jewish Agency Summer Camp Shlichim Head to North America for an Impactful Summer Season

The Jewish Agency for Israel’s Summer Camp Shlichim (Israeli emissaries) are gearing up for yet another impactful season where, with support from Jewish Federations, 1,500 shlichim are heading out to join the staff at 158 camps across North America.

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Jewish Agency Honors Renowned Philanthropist Jane Sherman with Inaugural Leadership Award

On June 4, 2023, Jane Sherman received the Max M. Fisher Award, which will be awarded annually to those demonstrating leadership, philanthropy and who embody his legacy.

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Jewish Agency Chairman Visits New York; Marches in Israel Day Parade

On June 4, 2023, Jewish Agency Chairman of the Executive Major General (Res.) Doron Almog visited New York City this week to support the local Jewish community and to march with the organization's Shlichim (Israeli emissaries) in the annual Celebrate Israel Parade.

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Jewish Agency Chairman Visits Southern Israel Under Fire

Chairman of The Jewish Agency, Maj. Gen. (res.) Doron Almog visited Israeli towns along the Gaza border to support those impacted by the rocket fire on Thursday, May 11, 2023.

The Jewish Agency to Provide NIS 10 Million in Immediate Emergency Aid to Gaza Border Communities

Jewish Agency’s Fund for Victims of Terror Receives $5 Million Private Donation

Jewish Population Rises to 15.7 Million Worldwide in 2023

Three Special Flights Depart Gondar En Route to Addis Ababa

130 Ethiopian Olim Arrive in Israel, Marking Completion of Second Phase of Operation Zur Israel

Jewish Agency Board Chair and Federations’ President Visit Wounded from Tel Aviv Terror Attack

Jewish Agency Summer Camp Shlichim Head to North America for an Impactful Summer Season

Jewish Agency Honors Renowned Philanthropist Jane Sherman with Inaugural Leadership Award

Jewish Agency Chairman Visits New York; Marches in Israel Day Parade

Jewish Agency Chairman Visits Southern Israel Under Fire

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