Nefesh B'Nefesh

Nefesh B’Nefesh launches ZEI Fellowship for Jewish High School Educators

New Israel curriculum and fellowship for North American Jewish educators aims to shape the next generation of informed Zionist educators and leaders.

Nefesh B’Nefesh’s Zionist Education Initiative
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani pictured during his first day in office, January 1, 2026.

Mamdani sought input from NY Jews before condemning pro-Hamas protest, NYT reports

 Shira Sedek Ben-Zekhariah arrives at Ben-Gurion Airport, June 26, 2025.

Aliyah: A wedding postponed, a dream fulfilled

Tony Gelbart ,Co-Founder and Chairman Nefesh B’Nefesh.

At Miami Conference, Nefesh B’Nefesh says aliyah is about building life in Israel


Making aliyah: Can you find success, work-life balance in Israel?

At an event in New Jersey for medical professionals considering aliyah, Dr. Elissa Freedman presents a realistic take on life for women in Israel.

 (Standing, fourth from left) Neta Katz Epstein; MK Michael Biton; Dr. Sefi Mendelovich; Rabbi Yehoshua Fass; Yitzhak Wasserlauf; Tony Gelbart; Avichai Kahana, surrounded by medical professionals at MedEx.

Over 600 Lone Soldiers and Bnot Sherut Celebrate Israel’s 75th at Nefesh B’Nefesh Aliyah Campus

Event initiated by FIDF-Nefesh B’Nefesh Lone Soldiers Program and Nefesh B’Nefesh Ori program for Lone Bnot Sherut, together with the Michael Levin base.

 Lone soldiers at Independence Day celebration at Nefesh B’Nefesh Aliyah Campus in Jerusalem

Jerusalem highlights April 14-20

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

 WEIGHTY ROLE: Brendan Fraser.

Nefesh B’Nefesh hosts ‘MedEx’ for medical professionals planning aliyah

The two-day conference held in Teaneck, NJ, served as a one-stop shop for those in the healthcare industry.

(L-R) Neta Katz Epstein, MK Michael Biton; Dr. Sefi Mendelovich, Rabbi Yehoshua Fass, Yitzhak Wasserlauf, Tony Gelbart, Avichai Kahana

Nefesh B’Nefesh to hold ‘MedEx’ event to streamline Aliyah logistics for medical professionals

Nefesh B’Nefesh MedEx event will enable medical professionals to take major steps towards transferring their medical licenses before making Aliyah - in person and in one location.

 Nefesh B’Nefesh past MedEx event

Israel's first special-needs oleh since accessibility reform arrives

A few months ago, the State of Israel corrected a longstanding omission and allowed people with special needs to prearrange their immigration and residence in the country.

 Yaakov Shalem, Israel's first special needs immigrant since the accessibility reform.

Maine couple makes aliyah following their three children, who are all medical students

“We know that the greatest gift we can give the State of Israel is our three children…who will be able to help the people of Israel, as doctors, for decades to come.”

 The Leeman's landing in Israel

Nefesh B’Nefesh to host aliyah seminars in nine cities across North America

NBN tour gives potential Olim opportunity for informal Aliyah consultations.

 Nefesh B'nefesh aliyah seminars

Former Defense Minister, MK Benny Gantz, Visits Nefesh B’Nefesh Aliyah Campus

Gantz, who was joined by MK Orit Farkash-Hacohen, received an overview of the organization’s activities.

 National Unity party leader MK Benny Gantz and MK Orit Farakash-Hacohen meet with senior Nefesh B'Nefesh leadership.

Aliyah minister seeks to promote Aliyah of entire communities

Sofer met with a delegation of Orthodox rabbis from North America at the Nefesh B'Nefesh center in Jerusalem.

 Aliyah and Integration Minister Ofir Sofer meets with a delegation of Orthodox rabbis from North America.