Against the backdrop of global challenges and the events of the past year, the Israeli government is launching Diaspora Week 2025—an annual initiative that celebrates and strengthens the connection between the State of Israel and Jewish communities around the world. The October 7 massacre and the ongoing war have inspired an unprecedented wave of solidarity and support from Jewish communities across the globe. This year, the week is devoted to deepening unity, appreciation, and mutual commitment.
State-level events across the Government, Knesset, and President’s Residence
Throughout the week, a special government meeting will be held, alongside dedicated sessions in Knesset committees. The President’s Residence will host a formal ceremony to present the annual Diaspora Index Report. In addition, Jerusalem will hold an international conference on combating antisemitism, with the participation of prominent leaders from Israel and the Diaspora.
Educational initiatives in classrooms, pre-army programs, and through emissaries
Israel’s education system will feature a range of special programming, including lessons and meetings between Israeli students and Jewish Agency emissaries or alumni of Masa programs. Students specializing in film will explore Jewish cinema in the Diaspora, and Israeli and international female students will take part in a joint seminar at Bar-Ilan University.
Community events centered on identity, memory, and personal stories
The schedule includes film screenings, storytelling evenings with emissaries, seminars on Soviet Jewry, a conference addressing the challenges facing the Diaspora after October 7, and cultural dialogue events in cafes and libraries across the country.
A moment of gratitude to world Jewry
The Ministry of Diaspora Affairs stated:
“This week is not just a symbolic occasion—it is a heartfelt expression of recognition and appreciation. Over the past year, the Jewish people have discovered how deeply our hearts beat as one—from Jerusalem to New York, from Paris to Sydney. We will continue to build bridges of partnership, identity, and hope.”
