The Jewish Agency

Israel aims to stop Russian move against Jewish nonprofit

By Associated Press — July 22, 2022
JERUSALEM (AP) — Yair Lapid’s decision came after a spokeswoman for a Moscow District Court was quoted as saying that Russia’s Justice Ministry aims to “shut down” the Russian branch of the Jewish Agency.

Critics decry Israeli cabinet vote rejecting measure to ease Jewish conversion

By Michele Chabin — July 6, 2015
JERUSALEM (RNS) Israeli rights activists say the decision by Israel's cabinet Sunday to nix the establishment of local conversion courts is a blow to religious freedom.

Worried about their future, French Jews take a bet on Israel

By Elizabeth Bryant — February 7, 2014
(RNS) Last year, a record 3,270 French Jews made aliyah -- or immigration to Israel -- a 63 percent hike from 2012. The Tibi family plans to leave Paris this summer -- for good.
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