Olim

Daniela Lachster: Moving from uncertainty in Argentina to a Jewish state of uncertainty

The Lachsters made the move to Israel at the start of 2023, and it hasn’t always been easy.

Daniela Lachster
Edna Weinstock-Gabay, CEO of Keren Hayesod visiting an Absorption Center in Kiryat Yam

Jerusalem: The Story That Connects the Jewish People  

Co-Founder & Executive Director of Nefesh B’Nefesh, Rabbi Yehoshua Fass and Mayor of Jerusalem, Moshe Lion delivering mishloach manot to new Olim in Jerusalem

Jerusalem remains leading destination for North American immigrants, new aliyah data shows

Dr. Emily Steier

A fourth-generation calling: Dr. Emily Steier's aliyah journey to Jerusalem in wartime


Hundreds of young Olim attend Jerusalem Conference ahead of mandatory IDF service

As Aliyah inquiries have increased by several hundred percent since October 7, this event brought together hundreds of young immigrants for IDF preparation

The “Olim Al Madim” conference provides young Olim with information, guidance, and support ahead of their required military service.

How Israel’s new reporting rules change the olim tax holiday - opinion

Israel’s new reporting rules pierce the olim tax holiday, exposing foreign assets and raising real risks for globally active newcomers.

A bunch of Israeli New Shekel banknotes in the hand on the Bills background.Conceptual Image for Finance and Banking

After leaving Amish roots in Kentucky, Brianna Leapley built a Jewish life in Jerusalem

Raised without phones or internet, Brianna Leapley left Amish life, converted to Judaism, and moved to Jerusalem.

BRIANNA TO NECHAMA: The journey.

Bennett unveils ‘Israeli Renaissance’ plan, says alliance will replace Netanyahu - exclusive

Bennett unveiled in a Wednesday interview with The Jerusalem Post his plan to bring one million new olim to Israel over the next decade.

Naftali Bennett

The next wave of aliyah is coming, but Israel is still not ready - opinion

A major obstacle is that Israel effectively taxes those attempting to make aliyah.

Aliyah from France, which was saw 1,500 to 2,000 people moving to Israel every year, increased in 2025 to 3,300.

Yakov Schacht: How a Ninjutsu coach navigates life in Israel’s war zone

Yakov Schacht finds the mentality behind ninjutsu – which also forms the basis of his Shinobi Leadership Coaching business – invaluable and instructive in these scary times.

YAKOV SCHACHT, business leadership coach.

Eisenkot unveils aliyah plan to bring two million olim by 2048, vows to cut bureaucracy

Eisenkot’s Yashar! party has been gaining support in recent polls, with the former IDF chief of staff describing himself as a "very strong candidate.”

Gadi Eisenkot attends a conference at the Academic College in Tel Aviv, January 6, 2026.

Exodus was among the ship records found in a Tel Aviv document trove - exclusive

Documents and photographs reviewed by The Jerusalem Post show that the material spans several years and reflects more than one phase of Jewish immigration to Israel.

Historic aliyah records, including documents listing the Exodus immigrant ship and other vessels from the pre-state period, found in the Aliyah and Integration Ministry’s Tel Aviv offices.

Breaking barriers: Israeli women expand opportunities in STEM and hi-tech

The women working to expand opportunities for other women in Israeli hi-tech

Despite barrier in the hi-tech industry, women in Israel are still shaping the future of STEM.

When comfort is off the table, Israelis find new ways to cope under fire

From yoga and art workshops to online communities and dark humor, Israelis are building new emotional lifelines.

Israelis seen walking down Mahane Yehuda market, in Jerusalem, April 9, 2026