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Torah MiTzion Celebrates Three Decades of Diaspora Outreach
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Event Overview
On October 13, 2026, the religious-Zionist organization Torah MiTzion marked its 30th anniversary at Jerusalem’s International Convention Center. Hundreds of former emissaries, community leaders, immigrants and supporters gathered under the theme “Past, Present, and Future.” The program featured a tribute to the late Rabbi Avi Goldberg, a former emissary killed in the 2024 Lebanon conflict, and musical performances by his family. Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion and Government Cabinet Secretary Yossi Fuchs attended, highlighting the organization’s role in linking Israel with Jewish communities worldwide.
Origins and Reach
Founded in 1996, Torah MiTzion was created to strengthen Jewish identity, Torah education and ties between Israel and the Diaspora. According to the organization, approximately 1,700 emissaries—including married Torah scholars, yeshiva students and young women in national service—have served abroad. The group has built a network of religious study centers and community programs in more than 20 countries, fostering long-term relationships between Israeli volunteers and overseas Jewish communities.
Voices from Leadership
Mayor Lion praised the organization’s impact, invoking the biblical verse that inspired its name and emphasizing the flow of Torah from Jerusalem to the world. Cabinet Secretary Fuchs reflected that his own public-service career was shaped by his time as an emissary, noting that the experience broadened his sense of responsibility toward Jews everywhere and altered his life trajectory.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Over three decades, we have succeeded in building a living, human, and enduring bridge between us and Jewish communities in the Diaspora,” — Torah MiTzion
- “For out of Zion shall go forth the Torah, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem,” — Moshe Lion, jerusalem mayor
- “I would never have reached my current mission as cabinet secretary without the mission I undertook with Torah MiTzion,” — Yossi Fuchs, government cabinet secretary
- “It simply changes the course of your life.” — Yossi Fuchs, government cabinet secretary
Future Plans
During the closing remarks, Torah MiTzion’s leadership announced intentions to expand the emissary network and forge new partnerships with Jewish communities worldwide, aiming to deepen educational and cultural connections for the next generation.