Nefesh B'Nefesh

The doctors choosing Israel in a time of war

At a New Jersey hotel, hundreds of medical professionals spent a Sunday deciding to move to Israel. I spent the day asking them why.

Medical professionals attend MedEx in New Jersey.
Outside her shop, with her parents.

Chana Koenig's boutique chocolate journey from New York to Israel

Co-Founders of Nefesh B’Nefesh, Rabbi Yehoshua Fass and Tony Gelbart

Nefesh B’Nefesh presented with Zionist Impact Award at 'Post' Conference

Tony Gelbart and Rabbi Yehoshua Fass, Co-Founders of Nefesh B'Nefesh

Nefesh B’Nefesh to receive Jerusalem Post Award at Jpost NY Conference


Israeli War of Independence veteran finally makes Aliyah at 96

Canadian-born Irving Matlow, who fought to ensure Israel's existence, finally returns as a citizen.


Hundreds of new olim arrive in Israel since October 7

In total, Nefesh B’Nefesh recorded 3,020 new olim throughout 2023 from North America.

 A new oleh with Nefesh B'Nefesh.

Award granted to 10 olim who contributed to war effort

The prize recipients were honored during a special Chanukah candle-lighting ceremony and celebration at the Nefesh B’Nefesh Aliyah Campus.

 Nefesh B'Nefesh bestowed its Maor Prize to ten outstanding young Olim for their contributions to strengthen the State of Israel during the Swords of Iron War.

How are new immigrants in Israel adjusting to life and war?

215 starry-eyed immigrants arrived on August’s Nefesh B’Nefesh charter flight. This veteran olah checks back in on how they are adjusting – not just to culture shock but to the war with Hamas.

 EMBARKING ON the journey of a lifetime.

Nefesh B’Nefesh, JNF-USA & FIDF launch ‘Operation Hug’ to reunite parents with lone soldiers

New initiative will offer free round-trip El Al flights for one parent of each lone soldier on combat duty from anywhere in the world, to minimize the physical distance most are experiencing.

 Stacie Stufflebeam reunites with her lone soldier sons thanks to Operation Hug.

Just One Chesed launches campaign to expand rapid response units across 21 communities

Campaign initiated in response to urgent need for tactical and essential equipment for communities in danger on the front lines

(from L-R): Head of the Gush Etzion Regional Council, Shlomo Neeman and Mayor of Efrat, Oded Revivi join Founder & CEO of Just One Chesed, Jerry Latinik and local volunteers at the Efrat emergency packaging site.

Dozens Make Aliyah Amid Operation Iron Swords

Newcomers from the U.S. touch down in Israel, undeterred by ongoing security situation

 Caption: Minister of Aliyah and Integration, Ofir Sofer (right) with Dir-Gen of the Ministry, Avichai Kahane (middle) and Rabbi Yehoshua Fass of Nefesh B’Nefesh (left) , with new olim. (Yonit Schiller)

Dozens make aliyah amid Operation Swords of Iron

“We will never give up on the vision of the return of the nation of Israel to their land,” Ofir Sofer told the olim.

 Minister of Aliyah and Integration, Ofir Sofer (right) with Dir-Gen of the Ministry, Avichai Kahane (middle) and Rabbi Yehoshua Fass of Nefesh B’Nefesh, with new olim.

Rosh Hashanah: What new and veteran immigrants envision for the New Year

Nefesh B’Nefesh has brought some 75,000 North American immigrants to Israel since its founding in 2002, but the organization’s work doesn’t stop the moment the new immigrants get off that plane. 

 LOUISE SUTTON SUEDE poses with her family, who all made aliyah in August, at the Kotel ahead of the new year.

Jerusalem highlights September 1-7

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

 ZEDEKIAH’S CAVE is an ancient limestone quarry underneath the Old City’s Muslim Quarter.