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Israel has taken care of its citizens during the pandemic — but missed an opportunity to help Jews worldwide

In closing its borders and directing its efforts inward, Israel missed the chance to extend its solidarity to Diaspora Jewry.

By Rabbi Ronen Neuwirth June 1, 2020 5:00 am

More than a quarter of a million new immigrants moved to Israel in the 2010s

The new immigrants came from 150 countries, according to the Jewish Agency for Israel, but predominantly from Russia, Ukraine, France and the U.S.

December 23, 2019 11:21 am

Up to a quarter of Russian immigrants to Israel may have left after receiving passports

A cottage industry of companies promising expedited Israeli citizenship has sprung up since Israel made it easier for immigrants to get the much-desired travel document.

December 17, 2019 2:38 pm

Immigration to Israel on way to passing last year’s numbers

By Sam Sokol December 16, 2019 12:09 pm

I’m so glad I’m raising my kids in Israel. Here’s why.

By Shira Lankin Sheps November 27, 2019 12:23 pm

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Immigrants from Russia on their way to Israel at Helsinki airport in November 2018. (Courtesy of International Christian Embassy Jerusalem)

With Putin cracking down on democracy, Russian Jews are increasingly moving to Israel

By Cnaan Liphshiz September 17, 2019 5:25 pm

Immigration to Israel up by nearly 30% thanks to Russian speakers

By Cnaan Liphshiz August 19, 2019 6:36 am

In northern Brazil, Sephardic converts are giving dwindling Jewish communities a new lease on life

By Cnaan Liphshiz December 26, 2018 12:15 pm

London synagogue honors Ponzi scammer at Sabbath services

August 2, 2018 7:44 am

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