Aliyah
A Holocaust survivor's aliyah story: Survival, rebuilding and healing
How can a 96-year-old who has been through so much leave his comfortable home to completely start over? It’s astounding to think of him beginning afresh at this point in his life.
‘Our first in Israel’: The immigrants celebrating their first Rosh Hashanah as Israelis
HABAYTA Communities: How New Olim Are Changing Israel
No. 29: Rabbi Yehoshua Fass and Tony Gelbart: Leaders of Nefesh B’Nefesh
Avraham Vofsi: An aliyah journey painted on canvas
Vofsi is currently planning a landscape project with Aboriginal communities, informed by his deepened understanding of what it means to belong to a land as a Jew in Israel.
Russian Jews seek a home in Israel as Ukraine war drives aliyah wave
ALIYAH AFFAIRS: Between “sausage” and “pumpkin,” the waves of Russian aliyah have carried different circumstances and subtexts, but are continuously united by a search for a place to belong.
Aliyah in wartime: Why move to Israel during conflict?
Olim share why they made aliyah amid conflict or why they choose to stay.
Israel’s challenge with senior citizens: Preparing for the next wave of immigration - opinion
How Israel treats its elderly newcomers will shape the global perception of the country’s readiness to absorb future waves of immigration.
Ekaterina Korotovskikh: A painter who followed her heart from Russia to Israel
“I am an Israeli, and that is the most important thing. I am studying the culture and customs of the country, and I am interested in it. I do not feel any difference between Jews and non-Jews.”
Survival tips for grocery shopping in Israel
Olim provide practical guidance for how to make shopping in Israel feel less overwhelming and more manageable.
Nefesh B’Nefesh Celebrates Record Summer of Aliyah with End-of-Summer Party in Jerusalem
August alone reached an unprecedented milestone, over 1,000 olim arriving in a single month, the highest recorded in 25 years.
Celebrating an 'Aliyanniversary': Despite the chaos, it's been a year with no regrets - opinion
Despite the unstable situation in Israel, we know we made the right decision to come. Personally, I appreciate the feeling of belonging that only teaching in Israel allows me.
Martin Winiar: Economist by day, stand-up comic by night
"If you come with the realistic expectation that people are people and countries are countries, you will notice that most Israelis are good, and it’s a wonderful country."
Shopping in Israel: chaos, carts, and comedy
Whether it be Rami Levy or Osher Ad, even a simple trip to the grocery store can feel like an episode of Kupa Reshit.
What awaits new immigrants to Israel? A full spectrum of rights, support, and special benefits
From financial aid to free healthcare and Hebrew classes, Israel offers robust support to new olim
