Jewish Agency for Israel

The logo of the Jewish Agency The Jewish Agency for Israel (Hebrew: הסוכנות היהודית לארץ ישראל, HaSochnut HaYehudit L'Eretz Yisra'el ), also known as the Sochnut or JAFI, served as the pre-state Jewish government before the establishment of Israel and later became the mandated organization in charge of immigration and absorption of Jews from the Diaspora .

Previously called the Palestine Zionist Executive, it was designated in 1929 as the "Jewish agency" provided for in the League of Nations ' Palestine Mandate . It is best known as the primary organization responsible for the immigration (" Aliyah ") and absorption of Jews and their families from the Diaspora into Israel . Since 1948, the Jewish Agency for Israel has been responsible for bringing 3 million immigrants to Israel, and offers them transitional housing in "absorption centers" throughout the country. The Jewish Agency played a central role in the founding and the building of the State of Israel , including the establishment of about 1,000 towns and villages, and continues to serve as the main link between Israel and Jewish communities around the world. Its mission is to "inspire Jews throughout the world to connect with their people, heritage, and land, and empower them to build a thriving Jewish future and a strong Israel." The Jewish Agency is a non-governmental organization (NGO) and does not receive core funding from the Israeli government. The Jewish Agency is funded by The Jewish Federations of North America , Keren Hayesod , major Jewish communities and federations, the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews , foundations and donors from Israel and around the world. The dozens of programs it supports or operates benefit well over a million Israelis and Jews worldwide every year. Some of The Jewish Agency's best-known programs include Masa Israel Journey , Partnership2Gether , Youth Futures , Youth Villages , and its many Aliyah and Absorption programs. In 2008, The Jewish Agency won the Israel Prize for its historical contribution to Israel and to the worldwide Jewish community. League of Nations, Mandate for Palestine and Memorandum by the British Government Relating to Its Application to Transjordan, Approved by the Council of the League of Nations on September 16th, 1922. Copy available upon request from the League of Nations Archives in Geneva. The Jewish Agency for Israel .

( Learn how and when to remove this message ) Jewish Agency headquarters, Jerusalem The Jewish Agency for Israel ( , HaSochnut HaYehudit L'Eretz Yisra'el ) is the largest Jewish nonprofit organization in the world. It was established in 1929 as the operative branch of the World Zionist Organization (WZO). Its mission is to "ensure that every Jewish person feels an unbreakable bond to one another and to Israel no matter where they live in the world, so that they can continue to play their critical role in our ongoing Jewish story." It is best known as the primary organization fostering the immigration (" Aliyah ") and absorption of Jews and their families from the Jewish diaspora into Israel. Since 1948 the Jewish Agency for Israel has brought 3 million immigrants to Israel, and offers them transitional housing in "absorption centers" throughout the country. The Jewish Agency played a central role in the founding and the development of the State of Israel. David Ben-Gurion served as the Chairman of its Executive Committee from 1935, and in this capacity on May 14, 1948 he proclaimed independence for the State of Israel. In the years before and after the founding of the state, the Jewish Agency oversaw the establishment of about 1,000 towns and villages in Mandate Palestine . It serves as the main link between Israel and Jewish communities around the world. As of 2019, the Jewish Agency operates and/or funds programs worldwide that: Connect young Jews to Israel and their Jewish identity, such as "Israel experience" trips, Jewish summer camps and day school programs, and encounters with Israelis. Connect young Israelis to the Jewish people and their Jewish identity, such as through sister-city style partnerships in Partnership2Gether; support for Reform, Conservative and Modern Orthodox educational programs; and the Ami-Unity initiative. Facilitate Aliyah and immigrant absorption, such as providing pre-Aliyah services and post-Aliyah transitional housing and Hebrew lessons. Help vulnerable populations in Israel, such as Youth Futures mentoring programs, residential Youth Villages for teens at risk, and Amigour housing for the elderly. By law, the Jewish Agency is a para-statal organization, but it does not receive core funding from the Israeli government. The Jewish Agency is funded by the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), Keren Hayesod , major Jewish communities and federations, and foundations and donors from Israel and around the world. In 2008 the Jewish Agency won the Israel Prize for its historical contribution to Israel and to the worldwide Jewish community. The Jewish Agency for Israel . The Jewish Agency for Israel . The Jewish Agency for Israel .

Zionist non-profit organization established in 1929 ( Learn how and when to remove this message ) Jewish Agency headquarters, Jerusalem The Jewish Agency for Israel ( ), formerly known as the Jewish Agency for Palestine, is the largest Jewish non-profit organization in the world. It was established in 1929 as the operative branch of the World Zionist Organization (WZO). As an organization, it encourages immigration of Jews in diaspora to the Land of Israel , and oversees their integration with the State of Israel . Since 1948, the Jewish Agency claims to have brought 3 million immigrants to Israel, where it offers them transitional housing in "absorption centers" throughout the country. David Ben-Gurion served as its chairman of the executive committee from 1935, and in this capacity on 14 May 1948, he proclaimed Israel's independence , following which he served as the first Israeli prime minister . In the years preceding the founding of Israel, the Jewish Agency oversaw the establishment of about 1,000 towns and villages in the British Mandate of Palestine . The organization serves as the main link between Israel and Jewish communities around the world. By law, the Jewish Agency is a parastatal organization, but does not receive core funding from the Israeli government . The Jewish Agency is funded by the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), Keren Hayesod , major Jewish communities and federations, and foundations and donors from Israel and around the world. In 2008, the Jewish Agency won the Israel Prize for its historical contribution to Israel and to the Jewish community worldwide. The Jewish Agency for Israel . The Jewish Agency for Israel .

Zionist non-profit organization ( Learn how and when to remove this message ) Jewish Agency headquarters, Jerusalem The Jewish Agency for Israel ( Hebrew : הסוכנות היהודית לארץ ישראל , romanized : HaSochnut HaYehudit L'Eretz Yisra'el ), formerly known as the Jewish Agency for Palestine , is the largest Jewish non-profit organization in the world. It was established in 1929 as the operative branch of the World Zionist Organization (WZO). As an organization, it encourages immigration of Jews in diaspora to the Land of Israel , and oversees their integration with the State of Israel . Since 1948, the Jewish Agency claims to have brought 3 million immigrants to Israel, where it offers them transitional housing in "absorption centers" throughout the country. David Ben-Gurion served as its chairman of the executive committee from 1935, and in this capacity on 14 May 1948, he proclaimed Israel's independence , following which he served as the first Israeli prime minister . In the years preceding the founding of Israel, the Jewish Agency oversaw the establishment of about 1,000 towns and villages in the British Mandate of Palestine . The organization serves as the main link between Israel and Jewish communities around the world. By law, the Jewish Agency is a parastatal organization , but does not receive core funding from the Israeli government . The Jewish Agency is funded by the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), Keren Hayesod , major Jewish communities and federations, and foundations and donors from Israel and around the world. In 2008, the Jewish Agency won the Israel Prize for its historical contribution to Israel and to the Jewish community worldwide. The Jewish Agency for Israel . The Jewish Agency for Israel .