Jewish Agency, government ink agreement to provide affordable housing for senior Israelis in cities like Beersheba, Ra'anana, and Tel Aviv

Some 70,000 people made 'aliyah' over the past year, mostly from formerly Soviet countries, over double 2021's total, according to Jewish Agency figures

Cautionary statements come as likely coalition members propose measures that would dramatically reduce immigration, delegitimize non-Orthodox conversions

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

Organization says it's working to improve security at Jerusalem Old City's 'Ezrat Yisrael' prayer site and better explain its importance to Israelis after disruptions this summer

Genealogists trace Jewish ancestry for Russians seeking move to Israel and private agencies pop up to facilitate emigration as tens of thousands run from Ukraine mobilization

Statement encouraging Jewish community to integrate comes after tens of thousands rushed for exit in wake of war with Ukraine, with more expected to follow as reservists called up

Jewish state now accounts for 46.2% of the 15.2 million Jews worldwide; the global figure rises to 25.5 million when counting those eligible for Law of Return

After month-long delay, hearing in the Russian justice ministry's case against the Israel immigration group ends with another postponement

Conference also serves as thinly veiled criticism of rabbis who've fled country due to their open opposition to its invasion of Ukraine