Benjamin Rutland

A response to Double Talk … from Benjy Rutland

In his recent post Dr Ron Weiser argues that a group of 'double speakers' (those who claim to love Israel but don't really) are manipulating the settlement issue and it is this group that presents a real danger to the Jewish community.

Israel strengthening Diaspora ties

The “Lobby for Strengthening the Jewish People” has been launched in the Knesset by the co-Chairmen Dr Nachman Shai...

Babi Yar ceremony attended by world leaders

Hundreds of Jewish leaders from across the globe including Australia's Dr Danny Lamm, have taken part in a ceremony at Babi Yar in Ukraine, where an estimated 50,000 Jews were murdered by the Nazis during the Holocaust.

Masa students meet Bennett and Sharansky

More than 3,000 young Jews from around the world, participating in long terms programs through Masa Israel Journey, have attended the Masa Israel Journey Conference and End of 2012-2013 Academic Year Event at the Jerusalem International Convention Centre.

Pearls light Yom Hazikaron flame

Ruth and Professor Judea Pearl, the parents of the late American Jewish journalist Daniel Pearl murdered in Pakistan, lit the memorial flame at a Yom Hazikaron – Israel Memorial Day ceremony in Jerusalem.

Jewish Agency funds US Summer Camps’ Shlichim

More than 5,500 young Israelis applied to the Jewish Agency in Jerusalem to work as shlichim in American summer...
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Jewish Agency helping small communities

One year after the tragic terror attack in Toulouse, France the Chairperson of the Executive of The Jewish agency for Israel, Natan Sharansky has met with the parents of the late Rabbi Jonathan Sandler who was killed with his two children.

Netanyahu addresses The Jewish Agency Board of Governors

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has addressed the Board of Governors of The Jewish Agency for Israel in Jerusalem. Dr Danny Lamm and Jack Smorgon were Australian representatives.

New MKs address Jewish Agency Board of Governors

Four new members of the Knesset have participated in a panel on “The New Israeli Government – Challenges and Directions” at the Board of Governors of the Jewish Agency for Israel.

Arctic Barmitzvahs

The Jerusalem-based Jewish Agency has organised Barmitzvahs and Batmitzvahs for one of the world's most northerly communities.

Your UIA helping Holocaust survivors in Israel

Popular Israeli performers will next week honor 300 volunteers of Laad, a joint project of The Jewish Agency for Israel...

Seeing snow for the first time

Hundreds of Ethiopian Olim (Immigrants) living in The Jewish Agency for Israel Absorption Centers in Safed have experienced snow for the first time in their lives.