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WATCH: New Immigrants Burst into Song Upon Arriving in Israel

For many new immigrants, their hometowns have become filled with hateful, antisemitic, and even violent attitudes toward Jews and Israel.

July 15, 2024

New immigrants from North America arrive on a special " Aliyah Flight" on behalf of Nefesh B'Nefesh organization, at Ben Gurion International Airport on August 14, 2019.

American Immigration to Israel Surges After October 7th

Nearly 1,800 North Americans have made Aliyah since October 7th.

July 11, 2024

Doctors in Israel

France Medical Expo Empowers Hundreds of European Doctors to Relocate to Israel

Nefesh B'Nefesh sponsored the MedEx event with Israel's Ministry of Immigration and Absorption and the Ministry of Health.

July 3, 2024

Benjamin Elmakeyes

Family of Fallen IDF Soldier Makes Aliyah from France

They managed to see their son while he was on leave from the army, shortly before he was killed.

June 30, 2024

Nefesh B'Nefesh

Aliyah Applications Surge Amid Global Spike in Antisemitism

The Aliyah Ministry on Wednesday launched a plan aimed at facilitating their integration.

February 18, 2024

Aliyah France

Surge in French Jewish Immigration to Israel Post Oct. 7

After the Oct. 7 Hamas pogrom, a remarkable 450% increase in French Jews heading to Israel is reported, showcasing strong solidarity against antisemitism.

December 26, 2023

new immigrants

Rising Antisemitism Spurs Projection of 1 Million New Olim

In North America, there has been an 81% surge in the number of Jews considering the option of making aliyah to Israel, while in France, the increase is even more pronounced at 149%.

November 22, 2023

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100 Jewish Youngsters Make Aliyah to Enlist in IDF

An interview with three who left family and friends behind to defend the Jewish state.

November 20, 2023

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Arrival of 215 Immigrants Sparks Dancing at Israeli Airport

“I don’t think I’ve ever been happier in my whole life than I am today. It’s been a big dream that I’ve had for many years,” says one new immigrant.

August 17, 2023

kidney donor recipient

Good News Israel! Israeli Kidney Donor, Recipient Run Marathon Together

After life-saving surgery, donor and recipient run marathon; American immigrant gets Outstanding Volunteer award; from inaugural trip to Israel to Birthright CEO; and much more!

June 22, 2023

Tower of David Museum

Ah, Jerusalem! New Immigrant Absorbs Profound Beauty of Holy City

According to the Talmud, 10 measures of beauty descended on the world, nine were taken by Jerualem and one by the rest of the world.

May 17, 2023

Diane Neal, Aliyah

WATCH: Law and Order Actress Immigrates to Israel!

Law and Order's Diane Neal has left Hollywood behind and is making Israel her home!

April 3, 2023

Olim receive their documents

NEVER TOO LATE: 101-Year-Old Man and 97-year-old Wife Move to Israel!

Sandy and Rosalie Goldstein will join an extended family of five grandchildren and their spouses, and 12 great grandchildren, all of whom live in Israel.

February 28, 2023

Ukrainians arrive in Israel

ALIYAH AT LAST: Ukrainian Jews Escape ‘Living Hell’

“The most common sound we would hear was the air raid siren,” said a 41-year-old immigrant to Israel of his life in Ukraine.

February 9, 2023

Ethiopian Immigrant

WATCH: Israel Welcomes 120 New Immigrants From Ethiopia!

Operation 'Zur Israel' was restarted, bringing over 100 Ethiopians to Israel.

February 5, 2023

La’aretz

New Organization Helps Jews Return Home

A former Israeli government employee well versed in the bureaucracy of immigration is stepping in to clear roadblocks in difficult cases.

January 9, 2023

Israelis celebrating the new year on New Year's Eve, at a pub in Tel Aviv

Why Israel’s Population Grew in 2022

Approximately 62% of the population growth came from births, while 38% came from immigrants.

January 1, 2023

Inspiring Aliyah Story: Never Let Go of Your Dream!

'Oh, I was once young and idealistic like you. You’ll lose it too,' I was told. But I resolved to never lose that passion, that desire to live in Israel.

December 28, 2022

Immigrants arrive at Ben Gurion airport in Tel Aviv

ALIYAH EXPLOSION! 70,000 Immigrate to Israel From 95 Countries in 2022

The most olim in more than two decades arrived in Israel this year, representing a dramatic increase from 2021.

December 25, 2022

WATCH: ‘We Are the Generation that Merited to Live Here’ in Israel

Watch and learn about these outstanding immigrants to Israel and what they have achieved.

December 1, 2022

Spanish pilgrim Carlota Valenzuela is greeted by Israel’s director of religious tourism, Noga Sher-Greco

3700-MILE PILGRIMAGE: Spanish Woman Walks from Spain to Jerusalem!

Carlota Valenzuela walked through France in March and April, then Italy in May and June, where she visited with Pope Francis, who also gave her a letter to secure assistance.

December 1, 2022

[WEBINAR] Time to Come Home: Why, When and How to Make Aliyah!

An inspiring, informative webinar on why Jews should make Aliyah, how to make Aliyah, and what life is like in Israel after making Aliyah.

November 4, 2022

New immigrants to Israel.

Living Torah: Aliyah – There’s No Place Like Home

Steps you can take to make your aliyah successful.

November 3, 2022

Mikhel Gennadii

Ukrainian Oleh Killed By Russian Mine to be Buried in Israel

Mikhel Gennadii received Israeli citizenship but was unable to leave Ukraine.

November 1, 2022

Yeshiva Ryan Turell

‘Jewish Jordan’: Orthodox Baller Takes First Step Toward NBA

After turning heads as the star of Yeshiva University's basketball team, Ryan Turell was drafted into the NBA G League this week.

October 23, 2022

Israeli soldiers welcome new immigrants

Israel Welcomes Largest Wave of New Immigrants in 20 Years

On eve of Rosh Hashanah, Israel saw largest wave of new immigrants in 20 Years; Jewish population reaches 7 Million.

September 28, 2022

Ukrainian olim

Aliyah Surges With 128% Increase This Year

Israel absorbed 60,000 immigrants over the course of the outgoing Jewish year.

September 20, 2022

Ethiopian olim

Over 200 Ethiopian Olim Arrive in Israel

Operation Tzur Israel aims to bring a total of 5,000 Jews from Ethiopia.

September 15, 2022

Good News Israel! Blessed Generation; Fast Road to Jerusalem; A Righteous Muslim; Turning Hell into Heaven; Much More!

We are the blessed generation, the fast road to Jerusalem, ancient Israelite settlement discovered, and much more!

September 9, 2022

Aliyah France

Living Torah: Why a Jew’s True Home is Only in Israel

Even when the topic of Jewish courts is discussed, it becomes evident that the natural place for a Jew to live is in the Land of Israel.

August 31, 2022

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‘COMING HOME’: 225 US Immigrants Arrive in Israel!

New immigrants from America hailing from many walks of life, ranging from young students to retirees, arrived Wednesday on a Nefesh b'Nefesh flight.

August 21, 2022

new immigrants

Better Late than Never – 100 Year Old American Woman Immigrates to Israel

Holocaust survivor Judy Neiman receives her Israeli identity card.

August 15, 2022

Vladimir Putin, Isaac Herzog

Moscow Tightens Screws on Russian Jews

The Agency will be forced to digitally promote and facilitate aliyah.

August 11, 2022

IDF commandos

DOUBLE DARING: Twins from NY Make Aliyah, Will Become Marine Commandos

'We grew up in a very Zionist home, and were instilled with a deep love for the country and Jewish homeland,' said 18-year-old Ari and Ron.

July 28, 2022

Red Square

WATCH: Russian Move to Bar Jewish Agency Endangers Relations with Israel

Former ambassador to Russia and Ukraine Zvi Magen joins Calev to break down Russia's attempts to close the Jewish Agency.

July 26, 2022

Russian aliyah

Kremlin Pressure Might End Russian Aliyah

Israel must urgently expedite aliyah for Russian Jews before Moscow slams the gates shut, activist warns.

July 12, 2022

Ethiopia Aliyah

150 Ethiopian Immigrants Arrive in Israel on ‘Aliyah’

'We see it as a central Zionist ideal to make reunions possible,' said activist Yael Eckstein.

July 7, 2022

immigrants

Israel Welcomes 25,000 Olim from Eastern Europe Since Outbreak of Ukraine War

With most immigrants settled into permanent housing, government to focus on integrating olim into workforce.

June 13, 2022

Ukrainian refugees

Israel Welcomes 20,000 European Olim Since Outbreak of Ukraine War

An estimated 200,000 Ukrainians are eligible for Israeli citizenship through the Law of Return.

May 19, 2022

Ukrainian olim

Aliyah Stats Shatter 20-Year Record

'The new immigrants are a huge contribution to Israel and are a strengthening of national, social and economic resilience.'

May 3, 2022

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