S havei Israel is a unique non-profit organization dedicated to assisting descendants of Jews and the Lost Tribes of Israel to reclaim their roots. Active worldwide, Shavei Israel is the starting point for anyone with Jewish heritage or ancestry who yearns to return.
Founded by Michael Freund, with the aim of strengthening the ties between the Jewish people, the State of Israel, and the descendants of Jews around the world, Shavei Israel is currently active in over a dozen countries and provides assistance to a variety of communities.
Behind every story are the personalities that make them happen. The story of the Shavei Israel visitor center in Belmonte, Portugal is no exception. The personality behind it is Ytzjak López de Oliveira. Ytzjak López de Oliveira is in charge of Casa Anusi...
21 January, 2020
The Ma’ani Center, sponsored by Shavei Israel and the Office of the Ministry of Culture, and with the backing of “Higanu Habaita” (“We Arrived Home”; meetings for and by new immigrants to support diverse cultures and communities,...
16 January, 2020
Shavei Israel is excited and proud to be partnering with the Rabbinical Council of America (RCA) and opening an English language Ulpan Giyur (Jewish conversion course) in Jerusalem, under the auspices of the Chief Rabbinate of Israel. Shavei Is...
09 January, 2020
Shavei Israel’s Ma’ani Center event held a special field trip event in spanish for Ora Jalfon’s Machon Miriam students, visiting the Rav Kook House. Also participating were several Spanish-speaking students from Midreshet Lindenbaum and Yeshi...
06 January, 2020
