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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

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

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

הזדמנות לחשוף בפני הצעירים את האפשרויות בשירות הצבאי

'We have no other country': new immigrants gear up for IDF service

Over 500 young men and women who made Aliyah on their own from all over the world attended a preparatory fair in advance of their mandatory military service; 'It was important for me to make Aliyah and enlist; I love Israel'

Ynetnews | 06.03.24

Shabbat at the Rabbi Minich's Synagogue in Jaffa

Isolated amid independence: Russian immigrants face Israeli integration issues

Following the Ukraine ‘war Aliyah’ surge, many new Russian olim are looking for understanding and acceptance as they navigate Israeli cultural and religious norms

Veronica Neifakh/The Media Line | 05.14.24

עלייה בצל המלחמה - מאות עולים מצפון אמריקה נחתו בישראל מתחילת מלחמת 'חרבות ברזל'

Strength in Unity: Revolutionizing Support Services for Olim and Lone Soldiers Amid Conflict

With over twenty years of experience, Nefesh B’Nefesh led several large-scale efforts to provide comprehensive support during volatile times

Assaf Levanon | 05.07.24

Happy Aliyah Day! Here are some tips for a successful move to Israel

Opinion: Despite the uncertainty of the current war and because of rampant global antisemitism, there’s still time to say 'This year in Jerusalem'

Daniel Green | 04.18.24

Russian army vet joins Israeli Air Force, wishes for meaningful service

Alexander Minikin is excited about enlisting and not deterred by war; 'I was shocked by the events of October 7, but that's no reason not to enlist in the IDF'

Korin Elbaz-Alush | 01.10.24

How many people made Aliyah since outbreak of war?

Jewish communities worldwide experience surge in antisemitism, spurring them to consider and accelerate their Aliyah; 500 French Jewish families attend Aliyah fair in Paris

Yaniv Pohoryles | 01.04.24

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

Aliyah in the shadow of war: Hundreds of immigrants arrive from North America since the start of Gaza war

Some 720 new immigrants arrived in Israel from North America since the start of the Iron Swords war against Hamas in Gaza; About 200 of them made aliyah in the last week of 2023

Korin Elbaz-Alush | 12.31.23

The women who raised the warriors

Ynetnews speaks with new immigrant mothers whose children are on the front lines defending the Jewish state

Emily Schrader | 12.31.23

יהודה בן חמו לצד אשתו שירה. יצא לרגע מהמילואים כדי להפוך לאזרח ישראלי באופן רשמי

The Olim who made Aliyah during the War

Leaving loved ones and familiar settings behind, these new immigrants from the U.S. courageously joined the IDF as lone soldiers; Amid war, they took brief reserves leaves to settle into their new homeland and selflessly chose to forsake their previous lives to aid in the IDF's victory

Nitzi Yakov | 12.15.23

New immigrants from the southern of Israel - relocated

New immigrants who settled in north and south evacuated

They were evacuated from the conflict zones - many of them under fire. Ministry of Immigration and Absorption and the Jewish Agency have helped about 2,200 new immigrants relocate to safer areas in the center of the country.

Korin Elbaz-Alush | 10.26.23

Olim under fire: It's their 1st brush with war but they remain resolute

While Israelis have become accustomed to rocket sirens and attacks, this situation presents a new experience for immigrants who have chosen to make Israel their home; They now hope the IDF will restore peace and the international community will continue to support Israel in its battle against Hamas terrorists

Emily Schrader | 10.13.23

'We decided to think about our future rather than our present'

From Paris to Netanya - Steve and Joanna went down the classic path for French Olim; Seven years in, they are confident they made the right choice and relish the Jewish atmosphere in Israel; However, they grapple with high cost of living and remain somewhat isolated in a 'French bubble'; What's their advice for future Olim?

Yaniv Pohoryles | 09.21.23