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Yom Kippur Guide
A guide to understanding Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish year: its origins, laws and customs, and more.
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Rosh Hashanah Guide
A guide to Rosh Hashanah, marking the beginning of the Jewish New Year, including prayers, food, symbolism, traditions and more.
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The Jewish Agency Convenes Leaders of 60 Global Jewish Communities for Emergency Briefing
Amid an escalating war with Iran, in an emergency briefing convened by The Jewish Agency, Chairman Maj. Gen. (Res.) Doron Almog addressed leaders from 60 global Jewish communities.
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Jewish Agency Opens Emergency Situation Room to Assist Populations Under Its Care
The Jewish Agency opens its Emergency Situation Room in Jerusalem to assist populations under its care, including olim (new immigrants) and Shlichim (emissaries) worldwide; Jewish Agency Chairman Maj. Gen. (Res.) Doron Almog: "The entire Jewish world is joining forces in the struggle to shape the future, not only in Israel and the Middle East - but throughout the world, strengthening Israel in this historic hour."
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New Program Launches In Support of Extended Circles of October 7 Victims
The new program called “Family Circle,” created by The Jewish Agency for Israel, the National Insurance Institute, and the Ministry of Welfare and Social Affairs, provides therapeutic resources to second- and third-degree relatives of hostage families and terror victims.
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The Jewish Agency Condemns Antisemitic Terror Attack in Washington, DC
The brutal terror attack on May 21 in Washington, DC, which claimed the lives of Israeli embassy employees Yaron Lishinsky and Sarah Milgram, was a heinous act of violence and a hate crime, carried out near the Capital Jewish Museum and during an American Jewish Committee (AJC) event.
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Jewish Agency Shlichim March in the Pro-Israel Parade in New York
Tens of thousands participated in the annual Israel support parade in New York on May 18, which is considered the largest display of Jewish solidarity outside of Israel, including many Jewish Agency Shlichim (emissaries) from North America, who marched alongside their communities, young people, and families of hostages.
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Campers2Gether to Continue with $2.5 Million Annual Gift from Mandel Supporting Foundation
For the second year, Campers2Gether will bring 700 Israeli teens to North American Jewish summer camps, cultivating deep connections and building resilience for both communities across the Atlantic.
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‘Resilience Award for Children and Youth’ Bestowed to Those Who Made Remarkable Contributions During War
The 'Resilience Award for Children and Youth' was bestowed to 26 young people in Israel who made remarkable contributions during the Swords of Iron War, given in memory of Ofir and Nitzan Libstein, z"l.
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Serving Israel as a Shlichah in the U.S.
Stav’s role as a Shlichah (Israeli emissary) changed after the October 7 attacks; since then, she’s been more determined than ever to make an impact on the Maryland community she’s based in and support them as they support Israel.
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