Aliyah
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.
Between the fleeting and the forever: Finding home
Choosing Israel: why olim stay during wartime
When the shoe is on the other foot: Trying to reach my mother when terror hits UK - comment
Nina Verzhbolovich: Russian olah builds cleaning empire in Israel
This olah wiped her slate clean after aliyah pushed her into new professional opportunities.
I’ll always feel like an outsider but my kids won’t - comment
In the vast sweep of Jewish history, the shift from Diaspora Jew to Sabra is a profound transformation.
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.
One people: Israel must defend Jews beyond its borders - opinion
On every visit, we are welcomed by a warm, Israel-supporting community. Yet sadly, over the years, the community has been weakened by rising waves of antisemitism.
Creating an Israel that I believe in: Making aliyah and enlisting in the IDF - opinion
For some, being truly part of Israel's story means moving and enlisting.
The ‘Tattoo Rabbi’ is in the house
Arrivals: David Braslawsce, 28, from Beaver, Pennsylvania, to Hadera, 2025
Following in their father’s footsteps: Jerusalem’s shoemaker dynasty
In a fast-paced digital world, meet the Arabovs - Jerusalem cobblers passing down their craft, one stitch at a time, from Soviet roots to shoemaking pride.
Fueled by immigration, challenged by assimilation: Is Avigdor Liberman losing his political niche?
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Avigdor Liberman’s balancing act between Russian-speaking immigrants and a nationwide platform faces new tests following the migration wave of 2022.
Olim recall moments of unexpected kindness
When life here feels overwhelming, even the smallest act of kindness or compassion can make all the difference.
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
We asked a few recent arrivals why they decided to make the move now, and how they feel about celebrating their first Rosh Hashanah as Israeli citizens.