Jewish Agency Chairman Isaac Herzog: “The challenges for the new year are combating anti-Semitism and connecting global Jewish youth to Israel.” Jerusalem, September 26, 2019 — As we prepare to welcome the Jewish year 5780, the number of Jews worldwide stands at 14.8 million, compared to 14.7 million in 5779.  Of …

Demographer Leonard Saxe believes the reports paint a picture of stability that presents an opportunity to “get beyond the numbers” and instead focus on their implications.