Renowned British Jewish author says most recent visit to camps in Jordan 'broke him in pieces', but he is determined to return.

Jewish Agency estimates French aliyah will surpass 5,000 individuals by end of 2014 – an all-time record and a full 1% of 500,000-person French Jewish community.

Haim Korsia replaces Gilles Bernheim, who resigned last year after admitting plagiarism and lying about his academic qualifications.