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.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, IN COLLABORATION WITH NEFESH B’NEFESH
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

Mamdani's criticism was in response to an anti-Israel protest held on January 8 against a Nefesh B’Nefesh event aimed at providing information to those considering aliyah.

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

Aliyah: A wedding postponed, a dream fulfilled

When the sudden onset of the 12-Day War with Iran grounded the NBN flight, her other, previously purchased ticket enabled her to secure one of the scarce rescue flights leaving the US.

|ByABIGAIL KLEIN LEICHMAN
Tony Gelbart ,Co-Founder and Chairman Nefesh B’Nefesh.

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

Tony Gelbart tells the Jerusalem Post that aliyah from the US is driven by opportunity, Zionism, and impact despite global tensions.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Nefesh B’Nefesh to hold MedEx event for West Coast physicians and medical Professionals

The event, led by Israel’s Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, Ministry of Health, and Nefesh B’Nefesh, in partnership with the Jewish Agency, will tackle the shortage of medical personnel in Israel.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Nefesh B'Nefesh Co-Founders, Rabbi Yehoshua Fass and Tony Gelbart; Minister of Aliyah and Integration, Ofir Sofer; Director General of the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, Avichai Kahana; and MK Yonatan Mashriki, Knesset Health Committee Chairman with medical professionals.

Nefesh B'Nefesh opens new Tel Aviv center to assist olim, lone soldiers

Located in Azrieli Tower, the expansion will serve as a space for programming for NBN to continue helping Jews worldwide make Aliyah and adjust to life in Israel. 

NOVEMBER 13, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Nefesh B'Nefesh opens new center in Tel Aviv

Nefesh B’Nefesh head: Aliyah inquiries increased by 90% in first weeks after Oct. 7

Aliyah expert says spike in Diaspora support for Israel is unprecedented

NOVEMBER 10, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Rabbi Yehoshua Fass, Executive Director of Nefesh B'Nefesh, at The Jerusalem Post's "Coming Home" conference.

ANU Museum celebrates Aliyah Day with immigrant stories, flavors, and music

Visitors will have the chance to sample flavors and engage with the rich cultural worlds of immigrants, connecting with their stories through immersive experiences.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024ByNERIA BARR
YOUNG OLIM who made aliyah with Youth Aliya Israel 1951

Over 100 doctors attend Nefesh B’Nefesh UK MedEx aliyah fair debut in London

At the London event, Nefesh B’Nefesh co-founders Tony Gelbart and Rabbi Yehoshua Fass told The Jerusalem Post of the importance of the event in addressing Israel’s impending medical shortage.

OCTOBER 5, 2024ByYAEL HALFON
NEFESH B’NEFESH co-founders Tony Gelbart and Rabbi Yehoshua Fass, and Development of the Negev and Galilee and National Resilience Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf at the UK MedEx debut in London, last month.

2,000 North Americans make aliyah over the summer

Nefesh B’Nefesh celebrates busy aliyah season with influx of olim since October 7 and continues to see significant increase in aliyah applications.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
"The entire nation of Israel shares in this excitement."

'Israel is something you can't understand': JPost staff share struggles, silliness of aliyah

The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Tamar Uriel-Beeri, Zvika Klein, and Alex Winston

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Illustrative photo of people making aliyah to Israel.

Grapevine August 4, 2024: Love conquers all

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

AUGUST 4, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
NATALY AND HORESH with their ketubah, the bridal contract that testifies that they are a married couple.

Nefesh B’Nefesh prepares to welcome over 2,000 Olim throughout the summer 

This summer, 2000 newcomers are arriving via 14 Aliyah group flights, and 60 Olim are expected to touch down at Ben Gurion Airport on Tuesday morning.

JULY 12, 2024ByMARGAUX JUBIN
New Olim celebrate arrival in Israel

First South American MedEx event for physicians planning aliyah held in Buenos Aires

Event held as part of new plan by Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, Ministry of Health, and Nefesh B’Nefesh, together with The Jewish Agency, to expedite Aliyah for physicians worldwide.

JULY 9, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Rabbi Yehoshua Fass, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Nefesh B'Nefesh, Avichai Kahana, Director General of the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, Tony Gelbart, Co-Founder and Chairman of Nefesh B'Nefesh, and Shay Felber, Deputy Director General of the Jewish Agency, with participants.