As alternative to serving in military, many post-high school Orthodox girls perform civic duties, including working with Jewish schools abroad; move taken to ensure their safety

Statement says joint decision made after 'incorrect' interpretation that prize is political; announcement comes 2 years after Natalie Portman refused to accept award from Netanyahu

Population Authority statistics show some 95% of Western immigrants are recognized by Israel's rabbinate as Jewish, but only about a third from former Soviet Union

Families suing the state for responsibility over 11 kids who vanished after arriving in the country in 1950s; justices cite 'worrying concerns about pattern of action'

Hiddush, a religious freedom organization, releases erroneous number, obtained through a freedom of information request, also claiming 70% of US immigrants are non-Jews

More people make aliyah in 2019 than in the last 10 years; Russia leads way with most immigrants, followed by Ukraine, France, US and Ethiopia

The former Soviet dissident, turned Israeli politician and two-term Jewish Agency chief, will donate his $1 million prize and focus efforts on combating rising anti-Semitism

Addressing Jewish Agency leaders, prime ministerial hopeful vows to advance frozen Western Wall agreement and to nurture religious pluralism

Ahead of annual board meeting, agency announces new strategic plan that includes emphasis on connecting between Diaspora communities and increased education against anti-Semitism

Reasons for leaving France for the Jewish state are as varied as the 100 people sitting aboard El Al flight LY3320 from Paris to Tel Aviv -- though the excitement is unanimous