Immigrants in israel

Aliyah under fire: five new immigrants choose Israel despite war and uncertainty

Five new ‘olim,’ who came to live in Israel despite sirens and missiles, fulfilling a lifelong dream

Nearly 20,000 new immigrants have arrived in Israel since last Passover.
Israelis seen walking down Mahane Yehuda market, in Jerusalem, April 9, 2026

When comfort is off the table, Israelis find new ways to cope under fire

CLOTHING DESIGNER Charlotte Johnson with a 1965 Barbie doll.

'Playmakers': How Jews shaped the American Dream through toys and teddy bears - review

Israel's burial grounds shortage is worse than that predicted by the state comptroller in 2024.

Israel might be on verge of burial crisis with cemeteries struggling for burial space


Aliyah form mentioning mental illness sees new change

The previous form, dating to 2014, which immigrants had to fill to change their status from tourist to immigrant, included a clause mentioning whether the immigrant suffered from a mental illness.

An illustration picture shows a new Israeli passport and an Old Israeli passport with American Visa in Jerusalem, on January 18, 2023.

The modern exodus and messianic fulfillment is today's Israel - opinion

We can project that since Israel is the Exodus of our millennium, it will be at the center of the developing Jewish culture going forward. The Jewish origin story is the origin of our modern nation.

 A MAN blows the shofar to mark Independence Day at the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron.

Hundreds of French doctors attend first medical aliyah expo in Europe

Attendees interested in making aliyah and continuing in the medical field received information, advice, and assistance in jump-starting their lives in Israel.

 French doctors visit the booths at the Paris Medex conference.

From the US, Russia, and Ethiopia: New IDF combat recruits represent broad diversity

The recruitment plans were adapted to the needs of the military in all the units and brigades to continue to provide a continuous operational response in combat in various sectors.

IDF soldiers in training

Since start of Gaza war: A 40% increase in new immigrants from Britain to Israel

An Aliyah Fair in London saw hundreds from the British Jewish community attend, with notable speakers giving attendees a glimpse at what their lives in Israel could look like.

 Passengers walk in the arrivals hall at the Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv on March 8, 2021.

An Israeli tribute to electronic music pioneer Eric Siday

Siday’s success, making him the highest-paid musician per second for a time, enabled him to sponsor great leaps in electronic music, such as the creation of the first percussion synthesizer.

 STEPHEN HORENSTEIN

Immigrating to Israel from US: A call only to certain American Jews - opinion

It is always good to remember that Jews come in all shapes and sizes, including the elderly, the infirmed, the socially inept, the financially challenged.

 ALIYAH AND Integration Minister Ofir Sofer speaks at Reichman University, last year. It is always important to remember that Jews come in all shapes and sizes, says the writer.

Know what you will pay: Taxes on real-estate in Israel

Prior to conducting real estate transactions, it is recommended to examine the eligibility for exemptions and/or reduced appreciation tax or purchase tax relief.


Israel pressured to fast-track Bnei Menashe immigration after missile kills seven

Approximately 5,500 members of the Bnei Menashe community currently reside in India, waiting for the opportunity to start new lives in Israel.

 Israeli government discussing fast-track on immigration for Bnei Menashe

Hundreds of new immigrants, ultra-Orthodox join IDF since start of Israel-Hamas War

Lone soldiers are also disproportionately represented in new draft data.

 An Israeli soldier wears a Jewish prayer shawl and tefillin as he prays, in Ashkelon, southern Israel October 10, 2023.