Tag: Diaspora Jewry
Photographer Zion Ozeri showcases Jewish diversity in virtual Haggadah
Renowned Jewish photographer Zion Ozeri’s award-winning shots have appeared in The New York Times, Newsweek, The Jerusalem Report, Moment and The Economist, to name a few publications. After reviewing his pieces, Ozeri decided to create a virtual interactive Haggadah that highlights the...
Collector of Jewish souls: A rabbi’s treasures culled from around the world
A 12-branch copper candelabra kindled on holidays by Jews in 18th-century Italy. Sheets of prayers handwritten in Hebrew by an unknown scribe in 15th-century Spain. An oven for baking matzah from 19th-century Portugal. A...
Diaspora minister’s Shabbat initiative reaches smaller, more remote parts of Jewish world
Following the ratification of the Abraham Accords, Israeli Minister of Diaspora Omer Yankelevich has held virtual Kabbalat Shabbat services with Jewish communities around the world, sharing the message that now is the time to...
Love and generosity: A farewell tribute to Sheldon Adelson
On a Friday morning, slightly more than six months ago, we convened a transatlantic Zoom call. There we were, the deputy editor of Makor Rishon, Orly Goldklang from Ofra, myself from Jerusalem, and Sheldon and...
New reforms aim to bolster Diaspora Jewry’s ties to Israel
The Knesset’s Labor, Welfare and Health Committee approved new regulations on Tuesday aimed at encouraging aliyah and strengthening Diaspora Jewry’s Israel ties.
The reforms will for the first time allow any individual eligible for an immigration visa...
Knesset marks ‘Diaspora Day’ to strengthen Israel-world Jewry bonds
In a first since 2017, Israel marked “Diaspora Day” on Monday in the Knesset under the direction of Diaspora Affairs Minister Omer Yankelevitch.
To mark the occasion, the Knesset held a series of discussions—both in-person and...
Israeli-world Jewry relations: From negation to celebration
Before our eyes, Israel is undergoing a miraculous transformation in the way it views its relationship with world Jewry.
Yesterday, we in the Knesset and throughout Israel marked “Diaspora Day,” a day to honor Jewish...
Israel’s president to endorse ‘roadmap for Jewish future’
Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin is set to endorse the Declaration of Our Common Destiny, a document that he has called a “roadmap for the Jewish future.”
Thirty of the world’s most prominent Jewish thought leaders—representing...
Mass prayers to be held for Jews buried in Arab countries
Diaspora and Israeli organizations and communities representing millions of Jews around the world will participate on Saturday in a mass Kaddish (Mourners’ Prayer) and say a specially designed azkara (Memorial Prayer) for Jews buried in inaccessible...
US elections and Jewish vote: Priorities of American Diaspora, implications for Israel
A key interest for Americans and Israelis in U.S. presidential elections every four years is the Jewish voter—who they choose and over what issues. The Jewish vote drew attention this year mainly due to...