Sylvan Adams

Be’eri inaugurates new bike park as kibbutz works toward recovery

The Western Negev facility is expected to host the Israeli Pump Track Championships and the country’s first Pump Track World Championship qualifier.

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Kibbutz Be’eri inaugurated a new bike park, funded by Sylvan Adams, in partnership with the nonprofit Israel Cycling Academy and Kibbutz Be’eri
The 12th annual Sylvan Adams Nefesh B’Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize recipients. Top row, from left: Danielle Abraham, Dr. Philip Klipstein, Naomi Stuchiner and Ami Baran. Bottom row, from left: Rabbanit Chana Henkin, Amb. Ron Dermer, Prof. Marta Weinstock-Rosin and

Bonei Zion Prize honors Olim rebuilding Israel after the war as North American Aliyah hits records

From Gaza-border farms to Israel's top labs, this year's Bonei Zion Prize honorees show what Anglo Olim bring to a recovering Israel, just as North American Aliyah hits record highs.

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Sylvan Adams, president of the World Jewish Congress Israel, spoke in Jerusalem, three years after the October 7 Hamas massacre.

‘This is war’: Sylvan Adams warns of global campaign against Israel

“The world’s oldest hatred, antisemitism, was back with a vengeance, although the sad reality is that it had never really left,” he said.

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Former minister of strategic affairs Ron Dermer and World Jewish Congress Israel President Sylvan Adams speak at “Unite. Lead. Fight. - A Conversation with Ambassador Ron Dermer & Sylvan Adams,” in Los Angeles, California, on September 9, 2026.

Dermer, WJC's Adams call for Israel to combat antisemitism with capabilities used to fight Iran

“The enemies of the Jews have to understand if you go after us, there’s going to be a price,” Dermer said. “We’re going to lose battles. But in fighting those battles, we will restore deterrence.”

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Sylvan Adams: Antisemitism conference critics focused on politics rather than dialogue 

Adams reminded that antisemitism was a problem across the political spectrum, and argued that the labels of right and left were unhelpful when engaging with the Jewish community.

MARCH 27, 2025ByMICHAEL STARR
Sylvan Adams at a ceremony for torch lighters of the Independence Day state ceremony, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on April 23, 2023.

Israel-Premier Tech cycling team kicks off UAE Tour with high hopes and a message of unity

Racing in the Emirates since before the Abraham Accords, IPT continues to promote peace through sport.

FEBRUARY 19, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The Israel-Premier Tech team participating in the UAE Tour, February 17, 2025.

Sylvan Adams calls Trump’s election a 'blessing for Israel' ahead of inauguration 

"This will be the most Israel-friendly cabinet in history," the Canadian-Israeli philanthropist said.

JANUARY 19, 2025ByALAN ROSENBAUM
Sylvan Adams, Canadian-Israeli philanthropist

Nefesh B’Nefesh to present outstanding Anglo Olim with Annual Bonei Zion Prize

LIVE: Sylvan Adams Nefesh B’Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize to be awarded to English-speaking Olim who have significantly contributed to the State of Israel.

DECEMBER 2, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

'He picked the wrong Jew to antagonize'

Canadian-Israeli philanthropist Sylvan Adams challenges Roger Waters to debate.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024ByALAN ROSENBAUM
Sylvan Adams, Canadian-Israeli philanthropist

No. 13: Sylvan Adams: Israel's self-appointed ambassador-at-large

The Canadian-Israeli businessman and philanthropist has invested heavily in Israel's sporting and healthcare infrastructure.

OCTOBER 1, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Sylvan Adams.

Adams Fellowship Program empowers Israeli doctoral students amid global challenges

The Adams Fellowship Program awards grants to 16 Israeli doctoral students in STEM fields, reaffirming commitment to scientific excellence and innovation despite recent geopolitical tensions.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Mr. Sylvan Adams, Former Academy President Prof. Nili Cohen and Prof. Amnon Shashua.

IPT wraps up Tour with 13 top-10 stage finishes

Israel Premier Tech had a record-breaking 2024 Tour de France, with 13 top-ten finishes and a historic top-ten spot for Derek Gee. The team’s performance highlighted their growing global impact.

JULY 22, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
SYLVAN ADAMs was on the sidelines of the Tour de France cheering on his IPT team.

The Jewish Sport Report: Garrett Stubbs on playing for Team Israel and hopes to visit the country

Stubbs also spoke of the October 7 massacre and its aftermath, noting the impacts on the Jewish community and his support for Israeli teammates.

JULY 19, 2024ByJACOB GURVIS/JTA
Garrett Stubbs, Ryan Lavarnway and Noah Mendlinger are playing for Team Israel in the World Baseball Classic.

Sylvan Adams: Working together to restore the South

With $100 million gift to Ben-Gurion University, Adams continues to drive development in southern Israel

FEBRUARY 15, 2024ByALAN ROSENBAUM
KIBBUTZ BE’ERI resident Lotan Pinyan (R) recounts the events that took place there on Oct. 7.