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

Defense asks for additional time to gather evidence indicating that the Jewish Agency hadn't violated any laws; Israel hopes to reach agreement, settle the issue outside court

First hearing called for Friday in case against the quasi-governmental group, which is already planning for the possibility it will need to cease activities in Russia

Putin believed to be utilizing Cold War-era tactic to punish Israel for perceived support of Ukraine, as thousands depart Russia for Israel

US correspondent Jacob Magid on tension at the UN Security Council, plus Ilhan Omar; religion writer Judah Ari Gross on Tisha B'av, plus the Jewish Agency under threat in Russia

Quasi-governmental Israel-immigration group has begun making preparations for possibility Moscow will go through with its threats, though it aims to keep some activities going

President's office won't comment on Russian strongman's response to the request, says the two stressed 'important areas of cooperation' between Jerusalem and Moscow

With court case over Jewish Agency activity ongoing, officials from both countries meet in efforts to reach deal, with little progress reported

Volunteers draw on Jewish experiences with suffering to offer help to refugee children traumatized by war and to help them prepare for a new school year in Poland