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British-Israeli former hostage Emily Damari poses for a photo with her mother, Mandy, after being released from Gaza where she was held since the deadly October 7 2023 attack by Hamas, at Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan, in this handout image obtained by Reuters on January 21, 2025.

Emily Damari’s story inspires global tribute on International Women’s Day

By ARIELA OHRENSTEIN

AN ISRAEL Day event on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan takes place last June. There is a significant increase in the number of Diaspora Jews who identify with Israel and show increased involvement in Jewish activity in their community, according to a JPPI survey cited by the writer.

Pave new paths towards transforming the partnership between Israel and diaspora

By ROI ABECASSIS

A silhouette of Theodor Herzl, the founder of modern Zionism, is displayed near a flag of the state of Israel on a building in Jerusalem.

Kol Israel calls for unity in WZO elections amid Orthodox-liberal tensions

By DAVID YAARI , FLEUR HASSAN-NAHOUM

WORLD ZIONIST ORGANIZATION Chairman Yaakov Hagoel has continued Theodor Herzl's Zionist vision in the years he has led the organization.

WZO’s future in 2025: Relevance, resilience, and the Jewish people’s mission

By YONATAN VERSTANDIG

MIRIAM PERETZ and Oz Haim

Grapevine February 2, 2025: Honoring heroes

By GREER FAY CASHMAN

CEO of The Jewish Agency, Yehuda Setton; Chair of The Jewish Agency’s Fund for the Victims of Terror, Ayelet Nahmias-Verbin; and Chairman of The Jewish Agency, Maj. Gen. (res.) Doron Almog; present the report to First Lady Michal Herzog (second from left).

Global antisemitism surged 340% from 2022 to 2024, new report finds

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Einav Zangauker, mother of Gaza Hostage Matan Zangauker, and protesters mark Matan's 25th birthday and his second birthday in Hamas captivity, December 18, 2024.

A tale of two Knessets: unity or chaos?

By Tova Dorfman

AVRAHAM AUERBACH and Ben Zabludowski.

Heroism and Heroes: 2025 Hebrew Children’s Theater Festival to take place in London this month

By NERIA BARR

Sacha Roytman, the CEO of Combat Antisemitism Movement, at the annual Zionist Council in Israel’s “Heroes of Israeli Society” award ceremony.

‘Hero of Israeli Society’: CAM CEO Sacha Roytman recognized for post Oct. 7 work

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

World Zionist Organization Chairman Yaakov Hagoel recieved a special award during Miami Summit.

Jewish Diaspora’s resilience and unity shine in WZO Chairman Yaakov Hagoel Miami Summit address

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Dr. Yizhar Hess at the dedication of a pathway honoring Rabbi Dr. Shalom Zvi (Harry) Davidowitz in Herzliya, December 11, 2024.

American Conservative rabbi honored with pathway dedication in Herzliya

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Acting Bulgarian Prosecutor General Borislav Sarafov, Yaakov Hagoel - Chairman of the World Zionist Organization and Gusti Yehoshua Braverman - Head of the Department for Organization and Connection with Israelis Abroad at the World Zionist Organization in Sofia, 29 November 2024

Bulgarian prosecutor affirms 'zero-tolerance' policy towards antisemitism

By Mathilda Heller

ZFA President Jeremy Leibler, WZO representative Gusti Yehoshua Braverman, former Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews and Zionism Victoria President Yossi Goldfarb.

At Jerusalem prize ceremony, Daniel Andrews demands accountability for antisemitism

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

An IDF soldier is seen wearing a Jewish tzitzit while carrying a weapon in Jerusalem, May 13, 2024

Haredi-led festival rejects IDF soldiers, ministry pulls support

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Raheli Baratz-Rix, head of the Department of Combating Antisemitism and Enhancing Resilience at the World Zionist Organization, with Rabbi Efraim Mintz, executive director of the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute.

Fighting antisemitism in the US

By ALAN ROSENBAUM

Synagogue desecrated in Hebron

This week in Jewish history: Polio vaccine, Hebron massacre, Zionists

By Steven Drucker

Mr. Silvio Joskowicz, member of the board of the World Zionist Organization and head of the department for Zionist enterprise

Education, leadership, and hope reunited in Buenos Aires

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

142 leaders from 17 countries came together in Cancún.

Jewish leaders from 17 countries convene, discussing Latin American Judaism post October 7

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF