Jewish Agency Head Doron Almog Meets Avinatan Or at New York Event
Jewish Agency Chairman Doron Almog met with Avinatan Or at the Israel Hayom conference in New York, emphasizing national unity, resilience, and a surge in Aliyah since October 7.
Chairman of the Jewish Agency, Doron Almog, shared a joint photo and reflections on his meeting with Avinatan Or during the Israel Hayom conference in New York, highlighting their shared message of unity and resilience.
In an Instagram post, Almog praised Or's speech, noting that he spoke with inspiring wisdom, modesty, and exceptional sensitivity about his arduous journey. Or quickly responded in the comments, thanking Almog and expressing hope for continued unity and growth.
Message of National Resilience
Almog linked Or's remarks to the broader national situation, reflecting on the challenging years the Jewish people have faced. He emphasized that even in deep darkness, the deepest strengths of society have emerged through mutual solidarity and support.
"Now, as we are in a period of healing and reconstruction, we must not lose this light," Almog wrote, stressing the importance of standing together, listening to one another, and rebuilding.
Aliyah and Diaspora Support
During the New York conference, Almog also revealed key statistics regarding immigration to Israel since October 7, noting that approximately 75,000 new immigrants have arrived, with the United Kingdom seeing a fourfold surge in Aliyah file openings.
He further highlighted the mobilization of the Diaspora and the work of the Jewish Agency's Terror Victims Fund, pointing out that the number of beneficiaries has surged from around 200 annually to over 30,000 since the outbreak of the war.
