A new synagogue in Honduras

For the past five years, Shavei Israel has been assisting the members of Derech HaChaim in Honduras with guidance, educational programming and support as they seek to reclaim their Jewish roots. Recently, we have undertaken an initiative to build a badly-needed new synagogue for the community...Read More >>

Chanukah around the world

This year, as always, we were inundated with photos and videos of light and celebration from our communities around the world as they celebrated the holiday of Chanukah, including some very special and unique highlights!....Read More »

A special Chanukah in El Salvador

It was a very special Chanukah in the emerging Jewish community of Shmaya v’Avtalyon in Armenia, El Salvador, a city not far from the capital, San Salvador. How the community reacted is a true testament to the dedication of the people there, and the importance that their Jewish identity and observance holds in their lives...Read More »

About Shavei Israel

Shavei Israel opens the door to all who have decided that Judaism and a return to the Jewish people are central to their fate and their identity. We reach out to "lost" and "hidden" Jews around the world helping descendants of Jews reconnect with the people and State of Israel.