Nefesh B'Nefesh

NYPD commissioner Jessica Tisch apologizes to Park East Synagogue over anti-Israel protest response

“People have the right to protest, including within sight and sound of a house of worship. They have the right to say things that are incredibly painful to hear. I understand that pain," Tisch said.

Jessica Tisch speaks after being sworn in as the next Commissioner of the New York Police Department (NYPD)
Pro-Palestinian protesters gather for a 'No Settlers on Stolen Land' protest outside the Park East Synagogue in Manhattan, hosted by Nefesh B'nefesh, an organization that helps American Jews immigrate to Israel, Nov. 19, 2025.

Mamdani says Israel immigration event misused ‘sacred space’ after protest outside NYC synagogue

Demonstrators attend a pro-Palestinian protest on the day of the two-year anniversary of the attack on Israel by Hamas, in New York City, US, October 7, 2025. REUTERS

'Death to IDF': Anti-Israel activists protest outside event at New York synagogue

Dr. Efrat Aflalo, Head of the Physicians Olim Directorate at the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, and Rabbi Yehoshua Fass, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Nefesh B’Nefesh, at the MedEx Canada event this week.

MedEx Expands to Canada Alongside Nefesh B’Nefesh “On Tour” Events


FIDF, Nefesh B'Nefesh hold first Yom Siddurim for lone soldiers in two years

Over 4,000 lone soldiers from 70 countries attended the Yom Siddurim (Errand Day) event, taking advantage of the unique on-site opportunity to tackle both bureaucratic and personal tasks.

Nefesh B’Nefesh and FIDF together with IDF, host record breaking event with over 4000 Lone Soldiers from 70 countries.

Israel considering tax exemption for new immigrants during first two years of residency

The ministry said the reform is part of the state budget presented this week and aims to encourage Aliyah and strengthen integration into Israeli society and the economy.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich at an event held in partnership with Nefesh B’Nefesh. November 6, 2025.

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.

MedEx Launches in Australia with First-Ever Events in Sydney and Melbourne

Over 100 Physicians Attend MedEx Australia Events as Israel Expands Global Effort to Recruit Medical Professionals

Medex launches in Australia with first-ever events in Sydney

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

Olim: Israel’s living covenant of hope - opinion

As we mark Aliyah Day, may we recognize our olim not only as those who have joined us but as those who continually teach us what it means to choose Israel – to choose life, covenant, and destiny.

RELEASED HOSTAGE Edan Alexander is reunited with members of his family in May. Rather than retreat from the trauma he endured, he expressed his wish to rejoin his unit and continue serving in the IDF, says the writer.

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.

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

An Evening of Unity and Emunah

World Emunah and Yeshiva University in Israel came together to a meaningful and inspirational Aseret Yemei Teshuva event for gap-year women students

(L to R) Estie Fried, Shoshi Kuperman, Stephanie Strauss, Meira Lerner, Rachel Goldberg-Polin, Tema Klausner, Nediva Buechler, Nechama Munk - the team from Yeshiva University and World Emunah

Living financially smarter in Israel: Tools for success in the AI age and beyond

The “Living Financially Smarter in Israel” forum offered expert tips on digital assets, AI, estate planning, and smart money habits for olim.

RIFKA LEBOWITZ: Thinking fiscally.

No. 29: Rabbi Yehoshua Fass and Tony Gelbart: Leaders of Nefesh B’Nefesh

Rabbi Yehoshua Fass and Tony Gelbart are spearheading aliyah from North America

(L-R): Tony Gelbart and Yehoshua Fass

Nefesh B’Nefesh opens residence for female Lone National Service Volunteers in Jerusalem

The Bnot Sherut Bodedot Residence is giving 95 young women from around the world a true home, a built-in community, and the support they need as they volunteer in Israel

:  THE RESIDENCE gives Lone Bnot Sherut a home, built-in community, and the support they need as they volunteer in Israel