Omer Yankelevich

Jewish Agency saga set to finally end Tuesday night

A new Jewish Agency head will be chosen among seven candidates after eight months.

The Jewish Agency headquarters in Jerusalem
 View of the Jewish Agency headquarters in Jerusalem,

It's time for the Jewish Agency to choose a chairman - editorial

 View of the Jewish Agency headquarters in Jerusalem,

Aliyah minister backs Yankelevich over Stern for Jewish Agency chair

An Israeli family sits on the steps outside their apartment building in Jerusalem, as they stay at home with their children during a nation-wide quarantine, on March 31, 2020.

Ministers decry gov't restrictions on entry of olim relatives


Over 25,000 tune in to EJA Holocaust Memorial Day Event

"Jewish communities feel that Jewish traditions and observance are being increasingly challenged by parts of European publics and legislators."

Mrs. Omer Yankelevich, Israeli Minister for Diaspora Affairs, speaks to attendees at the European Jewish Association's virtual commemorative event for International Holocaust Remembrance Day, January 27, 2021.

ZAKA chairman loses father to COVID while still sitting shiva for mother

"Death has knocked on our door ... landing stroke after stroke on us. All within 30 days. Our pain is as large as the ocean, who shall heal us?," ZAKA chairman Yehuda Meshi Zahav wrote.

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Bnei Brak residents clash with police trying to enforce COVID lockdown

The incident was condemned by many politicians, including by ultra-Orthodox MKs who called on extremist factions in the ultra-Orthodox community to cooperate with the police.

Damage done to the police vehicle by ultra-Orthodox rioters in Bnei Brak on Thursday, January 21, 2020.

Yankelevitch plan to vaccinate Holocaust survivors abroad panned

Idea described as “total nonsense,” unimplementable, and politically motivated ahead of upcoming Israeli elections.

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EU decision to prohibit kosher, halal slaughter must be reversed -opinion

According to kashrut and halal requirements, which are aimed at preventing animal suffering, the animal’s throat must be slit quickly with a sharp knife while it is still conscious.

Orthodox Jews in Antwerp, Belgium, in 2012

Our Common Destiny scroll launched at Jerusalem ceremony

The Our Common Destiny scroll project is a joint initiative of Genesis Philanthropy Group and the State of Israel, under the auspices of President Reuven Rivlin.

Alternate Prime Minister is seen signing the Our Common Destiny scroll in Jerusalem on Hanukkah, on December 14, 2020.

At Jewish Media Summit, Israeli leaders address the Israel-Diaspora divide

Ailing local newspapers key to bridging religious, ideological rifts, participants say

(L-R) JTA Hebrew Director Uriel Heilman, former Israeli consul general in New York Danny Dayan, Israel Hayom Editor-in-Chief Boaz Bismuth and moderator Hila Korach, a journalist for Channel 13, participate in a discussion at the Jewish Media Summit, Jerusalem, Israel, Dec. 8, 2020.

Diaspora ‘in danger’ from loss of Jewish identity, says Diaspora minister

MK Yisrael Eichler: “The State of Israel can never say a Jew abroad is a foreigner.”

Diaspora Affairs Minister Omer Yankelevich is among the Knesset members behind a new bill to give Diaspora Jews a voice in Israeli affairs.

One Nation, One Song: A global Jewish solidarity event - watch live

The event at Tzippori National Park is hosted by Tahounia Rubel and Michael Harpaz with performances by Amir Dadon, Ishay Ribo, “Demente” Drum Group, and Sharonit Children’s Choir.

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Gantz supports outpost legalization, Minister tells right-wing rally

They had gathered during the government’s weekly meeting to press Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to immediately hold a vote on the matter.

Higher Education Minister Ze'ev Elkin and Settlement Affairs Minister Tzachi Hanegbi of the Likud Party attend a rally supporting the legalization of outposts.

Israeli MKs propose giving Diaspora Jews a formal role in Israeli affairs

Proposed Knesset legislation that would give Diaspora Jewish leaders a formal role in Israeli affairs may herald a new era in Israel-Diaspora relations.

Diaspora Affairs Minister Omer Yankelevich is among the Knesset members behind a new bill to give Diaspora Jews a voice in Israeli affairs.