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The children’s voice: The 9-year-old leading Israeli advocacy

Ben Carasso, a fourth-grade student, proves that there is no minimum age required for supporting Israel on the international stage

Itamar Eichner | 12.21.24

העלה יהודים מסוריה לישראל. מרקו (מרדכי) חליפה ז"ל

'It’s a shame my father isn’t here to see Assad's fall'

Family members of prosecuted Jews in Syria recount the cruelty of Assad's line and say they finally have closure following the regime's end

Shilo Freid | 12.10.24

Celebrating Olim strengthening Israeli society

The Sylvan Adams Nefesh B’Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize ceremony honors English-speaking Olim who have made exceptional contributions to Israeli society; watch live from Jerusalem

Ynetnews | 12.02.24

Are Jews still making Aliyah despite the war?

Eilon Gilad: People 'want to take part in re-establishing Israel and making sure that we have a good place to be'

Sivan Raviv, ILTV | 12.02.24

English-speaking youth group helps new Israeli olim adjust

NCSY Israel and student participant talk with Ynet about group's purpose and aim to help new immigrant teens adapt to life in Israel and face struggles together

Ynetnews | 12.01.24

Lone soldiers reflect on reason for making aliyah, join war effort

Sergeant First Class Eli Zivan was in Mexico when the war broke out, and just 2 days later he was in the Gaza border area; Sergeant Major Yoni Heilman joined the IDF in 2002 as a lone soldier and afterward lived in both countries, but the war made it clear to him Israel was a core part of his identity

Ynetnews | 11.21.24

עולים חדשים בנתב"ג באירוע של הסוכנות היהודית לציון 70 שנות עלייה

Amid war, Israel sees Aliyah surge as 31,000 newcomers arrive

Immigrants from over 100 countries arrived in Israel this past year, Aliyah and Integration Ministry and Jewish Agency report ahead of Rosh Hashana; here’s a breakdown of where they came from and the cities they now call home

Itamar Eichner | 09.29.24

Fewer Jews ask to immigrate to Israel, most significant drop from Russia

A 45% drop in the number of immigration applications from Russia to Israel since October 2023, in the US, however, some 6,367 applications were opened, an increase of 60%

Itamar Eichner | 09.16.24

Lone soldier makes Aliyah and names newborn daughter after fallen commander

Ron Feingold says his commander Chen Bouchris, who fell on October 7, pushed him to settle in Israel permanently; Finegold and his wife name their daughter in his memory

Gal Ganot | 09.11.24

US couple makes Aliyah with a pony and a dream to establish a farm 'to help rebuild' northern Israel

After serving in US military, Robert Shurtleff says he is no longer afraid of wars but was moved to tears upon arrival in Israel with his wife Jennifer and their therapy horse from Colorado; they plan to start a small farm in Kfar Tavor

Shmuel Munitz | 08.28.24

How being under fire on October 7 galvanized young Zionists to make Aliyah

Noy Ron almost came face to face with Hamas terrorists on October 7 and Maya Sassi lost three relatives at the Nova festival; it was trauma that prompted many Zionist youth to want to leave their homes and enlist to protect the Jewish state

Yogev Israeli | 08.26.24

At 82 years old, Bob Dylan’s confidant makes Aliyah

Despite ongoing war, Louis Kemp – a childhood friend of the legendary singer – has decided to immigrate to Israel; Kemp, who authored a book about his relationship with Dylan, shared his decision in an interview with Ynet: 'My people are under attack, the country that I love is under attack, I wanted to show solidarity, I felt that the best way to do so was by moving to Israel'

Itamar Eichner | 08.24.24

Wandering Jews: 1 in 5 Jews worldwide lives outside the country where he was born

Jews are the most migratory religious group, with Israel as the leading destination; This migration trend highlights significant shifts in Jewish population dynamics worldwide

Itamar Eichner | 08.21.24

New olim will be approved to start work in Israel faster

Israel prepares to receive new immigrants on aliyah as worldwide antisemitism rises by approving the speeding up of the work licensing process for new immigrants, and easing recognition of academic degrees from abroad; 'They have to make a living with dignity'

Itamar Eichner | 08.04.24

Family from North America arrives on aliyah in the midst of the war against Hamas in Gaza

Israel sees 38% drop in immigration in 2023, with signs of recovery in 2024

Decline driven by October 7 attacks and ensuing war in Gaza and northern Israel, but rebound seen in early 2024; most immigrants come from Russia, Ukraine, US, Belarus and France, settling mainly in Tel Aviv, Haifa and Jerusalem

Yaron Drukman | 08.01.24