While dealing with grief, guilt and worry for Israel's future, the Jewish Agency's post-high school ambassadors are on the frontlines of the war for public opinion
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Abe Foxman, Natan Sharansky and Dani Dayan say the president's unprecedented statement reflects his deep understanding of how most Jews feel

Data released by Jewish Agency on eve of Rosh Hashanah shows number of Jews worldwide grew by 100,000 over past year

Arrivals from Russia said to account for three-quarters of total 18,610, with sharp drop in arrivals from US, UK, France and South Africa

'Forever Connected' is theme of Masa Israel Journey event, livestreamed online and attended in person by 7,000, including US House delegation, bereaved families, Knesset members

Major US Jewish organizations warn of 'serious polarization among Israel-loving Jews around the globe' as Netanyahu government presses forward with radical plans for judiciary

'This is the time to strengthen your involvement, to make your voice heard,' Doron Almog tells visiting American Jewish leaders, calling plans to limit Law of Return 'unacceptable'

Political correspondent Tal Schneider looks at government's possible plans for Kan and Army Radio; Diaspora reporter Judah Ari Gross on JAFI head Doron Almog, immigration numbers

Doron Almog says he hopes to connect Jews' hearts, find compromise for conversions and act as the voice of world Jewry, even it means speaking out to Israel's own government

In highly irregular letter, heads of the Jewish Agency, Jewish Federations, WZO and Keren Hayesod say they have 'deep concern' about certain members of the incoming government