In first major speech since taking on job, Doron Almog says organization aiming to strengthen ties with Diaspora communities and Israelis abroad

In first interview after taking over as chairman, Doron Almog tells Kan radio he hopes Moscow's legal battle against the organization will be resolved soon

New head visits Jerusalem absorption center, vows to carry on body's role of assisting 'every Jew' who wishes to immigrate, even as Russia seeks to curtail group's activities

In first interview since being elected head of group's board of governors, Vikings owner Mark Wilf stresses importance of Jews' responsibility toward one another

IDF commander-turned-disability activist takes over quasi-governmental group after yearlong search for new chair; stresses Jewish pride and centrality of Israel in inaugural speech

Doron Almog spends his first Shabbat after being tapped to lead the semi-governmental group with Reform leaders, in an apparent hint at plans to boost ties with progressive Judaism

Former commander who later opened a center for the disabled was largely seen as a consensus candidate to replace Isaac Herzog, who left the semi-governmental group a year ago

The facility will meet the needs of residents of southern Israel who currently must head north for care after accidents, injuries, strokes or terror attacks