| Formation | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Legal status | Foundation |
| Headquarters | Jerusalem, Israel |
Region served | Worldwide |
Chairman | Michael Freund |
Shavei Israel (Hebrew: שבי ישראל, Those who Return to Israel) is an Israel-based Jewish organization that encourages people of Jewish descent to strengthen their connection with Israel and the Jewish people. Founded by Michael Freund in 2002, Shavei Israel locates lost Jews and hidden Jewish communities and assists them with returning to their roots and, sometimes, with aliyah (immigration to Israel). The organization's team is composed of academics, educators and rabbis.