Jewish Agency

What Jewish Agency does

The Jewish Agency for Israel is a non-profit organization founded in 1929 and headquartered in Jerusalem, operating as the primary institutional link between Israel and Jewish communities worldwide. It facilitates Aliyah (Jewish immigration to Israel), having brought 3.5 million immigrants to Israel since the state's establishment, with 32,618 immigrants assisted in 2024 alone. The organization runs a portfolio of programmatic units including Aliyah facilitation, the Shlichut emissary network (3,000 personnel in 65+ countries), Partnership2Gether city-to-region pairings, the Fund for Victims of Terror, Youth Futures mentoring, and the Communities2Gether war-recovery program launched in May 2024. It operates 19 wholly-owned subsidiaries spanning Israel experience programs (Masa, Birthright, Israel Experience), education (Youth Futures, Amigour, Israel Tech Challenge, Kaye and Kinneret colleges), small-business lending (SparkIL), Jewish identity and conversion (Nativ), and policy research (Jewish People Policy Institute).

The business model is philanthropic rather than commercial: services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries, with operating funding sourced primarily from three flagship partners — the Jewish Federations of North America / United Israel Appeal, Keren Hayesod, and the World Zionist Organization / KKL — supplemented by foundations, corporate donors (Bank Hapoalim, Bank Leumi, Amdocs, Clal Insurance), and local Jewish federations. The organization also channels Israeli government funding for specific programs such as the $27M Bnei Menashe immigration initiative. Total reported 2024 program disbursements referenced include $80M in business support grants and loans, $5.5M in security assistance grants across 43+ countries, and rapid-response grants to terror victims within 72 hours of attacks.

Revenue is not commercially priced; the technology footprint is limited to a website, mobile applications, donation portals, and the JReady community-resilience platform co-developed with Tel Aviv University. Distribution occurs through absorption centers in Israel, the global Shlichim network, Partnership2Gether regional pairings, the Israel Fellows campus program (72 placements in North America as of 2024), and digital self-serve channels. Governance is led by CEO Yehuda Setton (appointed 2024), Chairman of the Board Mark Wilf, and Chairman of the Executive Doron Almog, with headquarters in Jerusalem and a US regional office at 633 Third Avenue, New York.

Name

Jewish Agency

Legal name

The Jewish Agency for Israel

Website

https://jewishagency.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

The Jewish Agency for Israel, founded in 1929 and headquartered in Jerusalem, is a non-profit that facilitates Aliyah (immigration to Israel), operates a 3,000-emissary Shlichim network across 65+ countries, and delivers community security, terror-victim support, and partnership programs serving Jewish diaspora communities and Israeli society.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Jewish Community and Immigration Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Religious Organizations (813110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Refugee, IDP & Migration Humanitarian Assistance (BPAGAAAH)

Keywords

• Jewish immigration services
• Aliyah facilitation
• Community engagement programs
• Humanitarian aid services
• Jewish education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Jerusalem

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Philanthropic Funding: The Jewish Agency is primarily funded through charitable contributions from Jewish Federations of North America/United Israel Appeal, Keren Hayesod, the World Zionist Organization/KKL, and foundations and donors from Israel and around the world. The organization does not generate commercial revenue but operates as a non-profit.
2. Federation Allocations: Jewish Federations allocate emergency and operational funding to support Jewish Agency programs, including immigration assistance, community resilience, and humanitarian aid initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Jewish Agency for Israel is a non-profit organization that facilitates Aliyah (immigration of Jews to Israel), deploys a worldwide network of Shlichim (Israeli emissaries) to Jewish communities, runs Partnership2Gether city partnerships, delivers emergency and rehabilitation aid to victims of terror through its Fund for Victims of Terror, and operates educational and youth programs such as Youth Futures, MedEx, Wings, and Campers2Gether. Its offerings are provided free of charge to beneficiaries and funded entirely through philanthropic donations from Jewish Federations, Keren Hayesod, the World Zionist Organization/KKL, foundations, and individual donors.

Product overview

The Jewish Agency for Israel is a non-profit organization offering a diverse portfolio of programs and services rather than a single product. Its core offerings include Aliyah facilitation (immigration to Israel), Shlichut (Israeli emissaries serving communities worldwide), the Fund for Victims of Terror, Partnership2Gether, and Youth Futures. Key subsidiary companies include Masa Israel Journey, Israel Experience, Youth Futures, SparkIL, Amigour, and Israel Tech Challenge. Recent initiatives include Communities2Gether (connecting war-affected Israeli communities with global Jewish partners), MedEx (medical professional immigration), Wings (lone soldier support), and Campers2Gether. The organization also operates the Security Assistance Fund and JReady platform for community resilience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Partnership2Gether: City-to-city and region-to-region partnerships strengthening Jewish communities in Israel and worldwide
• Communities2Gether
• Shlichut
• Campers2Gether
• Youth Futures
• JReady
• MedEx

Products and services

• Aliyah Program Comprehensive immigration support service that assists Jews every step of the way before, during, and after their Aliyah journey with resources, guidance, and support services to help them move to Israel.
• Shlichut (Israeli Emissaries) Program deploying approximately 3,000 Israeli emissaries (Shlichim) to Jewish communities worldwide, on college campuses, at summer camps, and other locations to foster meaningful personal connections to Israel and Jewish identity.
• Fund for Victims of Terror Financial assistance program that distributes immediate aid to terror survivors (typically within 72 hours of attacks) and provides ongoing rehabilitative support to help individuals and families recover.
• Partnership2Gether City-to-city and region-to-region partnership program empowering and developing deep connections, strengthening Jewish communities in Israel and worldwide through paired community engagement.
• Youth Futures (Potchim Atid) Mentoring program providing critical support, resilience-building, and respite to Israeli youth, particularly those from northern and conflict-impacted communities.
• Thrive North-Youth Initiative launched in collaboration with Homeward to provide critical support, resilience-building, and respite to approximately 1,500 Israeli high school students from northern communities impacted by Operation Roaring Lion.
• Communities2Gether Program connecting Israeli communities impacted by the Swords of Iron War with Jewish communities around the world, pairing each affected town or kibbutz with a global Jewish community committed to sustained support for at least three years.
• MedEx Medical professional immigration initiative—a joint effort of The Jewish Agency, Ministry of Immigration and Absorption, Ministry of Health, and Nefesh B'Nefesh to recruit 2,000 Jewish doctors to work in Israel within five years, with support for professional licensing, credential recognition, and job placement.
• Wings (Kanafim/Kochavim) Program for lone immigrant soldiers—a joint initiative of The Jewish Agency, Israeli Government, and Keren Hayesod providing immediate response to urgent needs through food, grants, social services, and emotional support; supported 2,200 lone immigrant soldiers in 2024.
• Campers2Gether Program connecting Israeli children and teenagers affected by the October 7 attacks with Jewish summer camps worldwide, providing healing and respite through meaningful cross-border connections.
• Israel Fellows (Campus Program) Campus Israel Fellows program placing 72 emissaries at universities (particularly in North America as of 2024) to support Jewish students and provide authentic Israeli engagement.
• Security Assistance Fund Fund providing security assistance to Jewish communities worldwide to protect institutions and community gathering places from hostile actors, distributing grants toward physical barriers, surveillance systems, and emergency response training in 43+ countries.
• JReady Platform Online platform developed with Tel Aviv University to help Jewish communities build resilience and emergency preparedness capabilities, offering professional training, digital tools, and practical materials for crisis response.

Quantifiable outcome

• 32,618 immigrants brought to Israel in 2024 alone
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Masa Israel JourneycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary organization offering Israel experience programs for young adults, including structured educational trips and extended learning journeys
• Birthright IsraelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Israel experience program providing free trips to Israel for young Jewish adults, operated in partnership with The Jewish Agency
• Israel ExperiencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary company providing Israel experience programs through its network of educational and experiential offerings
• Youth FuturescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMentoring program providing support and guidance to at-risk youth in Israel, also known as Potchim Atid
• Israeli Ministry of Immigration and AbsorptionflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry coordinating immigration policy and absorption services, working directly with The Jewish Agency on Aliyah facilitation
• OnwardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in business support programs providing loans and grants to Israeli businesses affected by the war
• Anchor (Ogen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in business support and lending programs for Israeli small businesses impacted by the Swords of Iron War
• JReady PlatformcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResilience and emergency preparedness platform developed with Tel Aviv University to help Jewish communities develop crisis response capabilities
• Tel Aviv UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in developing JReady emergency preparedness training program for Jewish communities
• Tekuma Authority (Israeli Government)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment body coordinating reconstruction efforts in Israel, partnered with The Jewish Agency on Communities2Gether program to avoid duplication of efforts
• Israeli GovernmentflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment facilitating Bnei Menashe immigration with $27 million five-year plan, coordinated with Ministry of Immigration and Absorption
• Nativ – The National Center for Jewish Studies, Identity and ConversioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary organization providing Jewish identity, studies, and conversion services
• Israel Tech ChallengecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology education and training programs operated as a Jewish Agency subsidiary company

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Jewish Federations of North America: Umbrella body of North American Jewish federations and the agency's largest funding partner. Operates in the same communal-infrastructure space, allocating donor dollars across Aliyah, social services, and community programs, and overlapping on emergency campaigns following October 7.
• Keren Hayesod / United Israel Appeal: Flagship international fundraising organization for Israel and the Jewish people. Directly comparable as a co-funder of Aliyah and Israel-diaspora programming, with overlapping donor bases, shared leadership, and joint programs such as Wings/Kanafim.
• Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF): World Zionist Organization affiliate focused on land development, environmental work, and Aliyah support. Closely comparable as a flagship Israeli quasi-governmental Jewish organization with shared history, funding partners, and overlapping Aliyah programming.
• World Zionist Organization: Historic umbrella of the Zionist movement and a founding partner of the Jewish Agency. Directly comparable in mission scope, governance structure, and Israeli-state linkages, with overlap in educational and Aliyah programs.
• Nefesh B'Nefesh: Specialized North American-focused Aliyah organization and direct operational partner on immigration programs including MedEx. Comparable as a primary competitor/cooperator in facilitating Western Jewish immigration to Israel.
• Hadassah: Major American Jewish women's organization supporting healthcare, education, and Youth Aliyah. Comparable as a large American-based Jewish NGO with shared Israel-diaspora programming, federation funding ties, and overlapping youth-immigration work.
• Birthright Israel Foundation: Co-founded by the Jewish Agency and offering free Israel trips to young Jewish adults. Closely comparable as the agency's own subsidiary operation and as a peer for diaspora-Israel engagement programs at scale.
• Hillel International: Largest Jewish campus organization in the world, deploying Israel Fellows on North American universities — directly overlapping with the Jewish Agency's Israel Fellows program in target audience, geography, and mission.
• United Jewish Appeal (UJA) Federation of New York: Largest local Jewish federation in North America and a major funder of the Jewish Agency. Directly comparable in scope, donor pool, and program categories (Aliyah, social services, community resilience, emergency response).

Emerging players

• American Jewish Committee (AJC): Global Jewish advocacy organization with overlapping concerns in combating antisemitism and supporting Jewish community resilience. Comparable in global Jewish communal policy work, though focused on advocacy rather than direct service delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/jewishagency
• Facebookfacebook.com/JewishAgency
• Instagraminstagram.com/JewishAgency

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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