Making aliyah

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New immigrants frequently have to deal with planning and designing their new  homes. Pictured: French ‘olim’ arrive in June.
 Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani speaks during a press conference at the Unisphere on November 05, 2025 in the Queens borough of New York City.

Beyond the Headlines: Mamdani's win moves Jews to reconnect with Judaism - opinion

STEVEN AND ROSANNE TEPLITSKY

Steven and Rosanne Teplitsky: Canadian olim still in Israel despite war and COVID

Anya Lipster

Anya Lipster: A Russian Israeli with the soul of a Japanese artist


I love where I live: Making aliyah and finding happiness in Israel - opinion

You want to look for something wrong with the country? That’s easy; you can do that anywhere. Try searching for the good things. You’ll get an abundance of them here.

ISRAEL: ABUNDANCE of beauty. Pictured: Buttercup field near Kiryat Shmona.

Aliyah continues to be a driving force behind Israeli communities - opinion

The waves of immigration keep this nation alive, youthful and ever-growing.

A VIEW of Efrat: It’s worth reminding ourselves that aliyah is not a nostalgic story from the past but the very heartbeat of Zionism today, the writer affirms.

Mordechai Frizis: Israel advocate to Greek public

This transplanted Greek rabbi intends to continue his hasbara efforts on behalf of Israel.

RABBI MORDECHAI FRIZIS

The state of aliyah: What immigration to Israel looks like in 2025

Since October 2023, the number of new immigrants to Israel has swelled to 53,765, reflecting the growing desire of Jews from all over the world to make aliyah despite the war.

 NEW IMMIGRANTS from France arrive at Ben-Gurion Airport, June 25, 2025.

Making Aliyah on Aliyah Day: Sisters from New Jersey begin their next chapter in Israel

Barri and Susan Rifkin made their dream a reality and discovered their arrival in Israel coincided with the national day honoring Aliyah.

Susan and Barri Rifkin

‘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.

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

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.

THE WRITER and her husband make aliyah, one year ago.

Scott Lawrence: The Manhattan doctor who became an accidental Zionist

Dr. Scott Lawrence reflects on his nearly 30 years in Israel, “My life is fantastic. This is prophecy fulfilled, and I feel blessed to be privileged to raise my family here.”

 DR. SCOTT LAWRENCE treating soldiers within three days of the Oct. 7 war breakout.

Bureaucratic battles: The struggles of new Israeli olim at the Interior Ministry

Daily bureaucratic obstacles can really take a toll on new immigrants who are trying to find their footing in a new country.

 THE EXPECTATION that citizens should roam the length and breadth of the country in order to find an appointment slot somewhere to renew a passport is preposterous.

Jake Gillis: The man behind the 'Sababoosh' podcast

Since launching his Israeli culture podcast in February 2024, Jake Gillis has discovered that heroes and celebrities are often genuinely nice people even at eye level. 

 Jake Gillis interviews musician Ivri Lider on 'Sababoosh.'

Gov’t debates bill proposal to cancel Law of Return Grandchild Clause

The committee decided to debate the proposal once again in a month’s time.

 ALIYAH EMBRACE, Bnei Menashe. Photo from Laura's exhibition.