The first lobby representing the
needs of 1.2 million
Russian speaking Israelis
to decision makers
The first lobby representing the needs of 1.2 million Russian speaking Israelis to decision makers

Israel will relate to Russian speaking Israelis as equals among their peers.
It will enable them to earn a living and grow old with dignity, marry and be buried as part of the Jewish people, and their stories will integrate into the Israeli narrative. The 1 Million Lobby will work to impact decision makers on issues such as assuring economic security, equal religious and civil rights, and promote appropriate social representation for 1.2 million Israelis and their families, formerly of the USSR, and through them benefit civil society in general.

WHAT ARE OUR PRIORITIES?

What have we achieved so far?

Targets for the future

What have we achieved so far?

Targets for the future

EDUCATION & CULTURE

Targets for the future

What have we achieved so far?

Targets for the future

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OUR UPCOMING EVENTS

Purim Shpiel

5.5.23

We’re keen on reviving this festive Purim tradition in Tel Aviv, together with Tziporella Theater Ensemble. The event will include a Purim Shpiel performance offering snippets of the Scroll of Esther story reflecting the difference between the festive Purim traditions of then, and today.

“Healing the Longing”

9.2.23

Showing the film “Healing the Longing” in Lev Dizengoff cinema center, after which a discussion will be held with the director and creator Artyom Dubski and his father, the film’s protagonist.

Law of Return

25.1.23

Save the date!

The Law of Return as a case study on issues of Jewish identity

Writing Identity Workshop

24.1.23

In honor of International Holocaust Day, we are holding a special writing workshop for 3rd generation former USSR Jewry’s Holocaust survivors. The workshop will guide you on documenting and writing up your family’s story.

IN THE MEDIA

Group 40188
24/04/23
Israeli Police Throw Out Protesters Against Judicial Coup Architect at U.S. Jewish Confab – Judy Maltz
Group 40186
23/03/23
Ukraine War Ignites Israeli Debate Over Purpose of a Jewish State” – Isabel Kershner״

STAFF

Alex Rif

CEO

Lena Ben Yehuda

VP

Yair Samulianov

Manager, Economy & Social, Absorption & Immigration 

Mordechai Eskin

Manager, State & Religion

Michele Tzirlin

Manager, Office & Finances

Dana Segal

Spokesperson