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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 Israely | 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

How Aliyah helped shape Israel's sports legacy

Immigration has significantly transformed Israeli athletics, with numerous immigrant athletes elevating the nation's sports scene, leading to Olympic finalists and record-breaking performances

Avinoam Porat | 07.26.24

צרפת בחירות פרלמנט תוצאות שמאל חוגג דגל גאווה דגל פלסטין

'They called our children filthy Jews': French Jews feel unsafe amid rising antisemitism

Paris Jewish community leader says antisemitic attacks increased four-fold since the outbreak of war, adding French Jews are in immediate danger in some parts of the country: 'Members of the Jewish community prefer to hide their Jewish symbols when in public spaces'

Itamar Eichner | 07.15.24

'Bad for France and bad for the Jews': France's election results shock Jewish community

While many Jews expected the country's far-right party to cruise to victory, far-left takeover is bad news for the Jewish community, as many now seek to make aliyah

Yaniv Pohoryles | 07.09.24

After Benjamin fell in Gaza, his parents made aliyah from France

The parents of Master Sergeant (res.) Eliahou Benjamin Elmakayes, a lone soldier killed while fighting in Gaza, leave France for Israel: 'We will build our lives in Jerusalem, the city that Benjamin loved more than anything'

Itamar Eichner | 06.26.24

מימין: רנה אקשטיין, אביתר גרשון ומאיה קהן

'I hope you die and Israel burns to the ground’: he used to be my close friend

On October 7, Renna realized her friends didn’t care about Jewish lives and now wants to be a combat soldier; Evyatar set aside his film career to contribute; Maya advocates for Israel on campus despite opposition; 3 young American Jews share how they decided to make Aliyah and enlist in the IDF

Shmuel Munitz | 06.19.24

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