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Even in War, the Dream Moves Forward

Many think buying property in Israel must wait, but experts say now is exactly the time to help build Israel’s future.

DECEMBER 5, 2024|BySHIA GETTER

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OCTOBER 31, 2024|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

In Uncertain Times, One Thing Is Clear: Israel Is Home

Despite the war, olim and investors are continuing to build their lives here

FEBRUARY 12, 2025|ByMALKA WINNER

Aliyah: Navigating the contours of academia

What began as export of American branch campuses to the Gulf states ended up with those same states investing millions into American universities in a non-transparent way.

Alisa Rubin Peled (2nd row, C) in blue dress, with Argov class of 2025.

Lauren Adilev: from everywhere to Kiryat Arba

Nefesh B’Nefesh hosts largest Israel fair for gap year students

Nefesh B’Nefesh’s held its largest Israel Fair with 600 gap year participants in attendance

From Paraguay to Israel: Daughter inspires family to make aliyah

Esther Levin and her family at a simcha before their aliyah.

Knowing when the time is right: Shawn Fink's story of aliyah

At 7:37 a.m., as I was walking out to go to shul with my son, our landline phone rang. It was a woman at the Jewish Agency.

OCTOBER 20, 2025ByABIGAIL KLEIN LEICHMAN

The Fink family in front of their sukkah in Carmei Gat.

From aliyah to the IDF: Shlav Bet gives olim a chance to serve

Since the start of the Israel-Hamas War, Shlav Bet has expanded and gained new momentum, with many Israelis and olim stepping forward to fill manpower gaps and support the IDF.

OCTOBER 17, 2025ByBATSHEVA SHULMAN

IDF soldiers conducting counterterrorism operations in the Gaza Strip, September 14, 2025.

Wrestling with history: Bringing ancient Chinese martial arts to Israel

In 2023, Josef Levitis founded the Israeli Shuai Jiao Association, which has since joined the European federation.

OCTOBER 11, 2025ByJOANIE MARGULIES

JOSEF LEVITIS has dedicated himself to practicing and teaching Shuai Jiao, a martial art once known as performative wrestling for ancient Chinese emperors.

Between the fleeting and the forever: Finding home

Each year, the sukkah reminds us that home is not just where we live - it’s what we dare to build.

OCTOBER 9, 2025BySHIA GETTER

Chief Rabbi of Safed, Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, IDF Reserve soldiers and Orthodox Jews pray and dance during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, in northern Israel on October 21, 2024.

Choosing Israel: why olim stay during wartime

Reflections from olim as to why they chose to make aliyah - and stay.

OCTOBER 9, 2025ByBATSHEVA SHULMAN

Olim from France who arrived in Israel during the war. Illustrative

Nina Verzhbolovich: Russian olah builds cleaning empire in Israel

This olah wiped her slate clean after aliyah pushed her into new professional opportunities.

OCTOBER 4, 2025ByJOANIE MARGULIES

Olim share stories of acts of unexpected kindness (Part II)

These acts of kindness may seem small in the grand scheme of things, but for new olim navigating the challenges of starting over, they can have a lasting impact.

OCTOBER 3, 2025ByBATSHEVA SHULMAN

An illustrative image of a man blowing a shofar outside an El Al plane in Israel.

The Potential of the Israeli Real Estate Market

Even conservative forecasts predict continued strength in the Israeli housing market

OCTOBER 1, 2025ByYEDIDYA SPETTER

Young couple visiting a potential new home property with professional real estate agent

The Experts You Need on the Way to Your New Home

As you work toward your dream home, it’s wise to surround yourself with professionals who can support you at each step and help you make informed decisions

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025ByYEDIDYA SPETTER

Real estate agent showing home rental or purchase contract to his customers

The ‘Tattoo Rabbi’ is in the house

Arrivals: David Braslawsce, 28, from Beaver, Pennsylvania, to Hadera, 2025

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025ByABIGAIL KLEIN LEICHMAN

THE TATTOO RABBI practicing martial arts.