Tag: Israel-Diaspora Relations
MK Michal Cotler-Wunsh: Prompting a paradigm shift between Israel and the Diaspora
Michal Cotler-Wunsh is an Israeli-Canadian member of Knesset currently serving within the Blue and White Party, though just announced that she will not run with Blue and White in the upcoming elections—Israel’s fourth round...
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...
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...
Shalva Band to be honored with top media award
The Shalva Band will be granted a special citation for fostering Israel-Diaspora relations through the arts, as part of the B’nai B’rith World Center Award for Journalism, Israel Hayom has learned.
Formed in 2005 by the Shalva...
Knesset bill to require consultation with Diaspora on matters regarding world Jewry
Israeli Minister of Diaspora Affairs Omer Yankelevitch announced on Thursday that she is introducing a Knesset bill that would require government ministries to consult with world Jewry on matters directly related to the Jewish...
Israel’s Law of Return at 70
In July 1950, the Law of Return was passed unanimously by the Knesset, establishing the principle that every Jew, wherever he lives, is entitled to immigrate to Israel—that Diaspora Jews have the “right of aliyah.”
The...
How can Israel help Diaspora Jewry?
At Sunday’s government meeting, Israel’s elected leaders demonstrated their commitment to helping Jewish communities in the Diaspora. The government overwhelmingly approved a plan presented by the Diaspora Affairs Ministry to strengthen the connection between...