Olim
Russian Jews seek a home in Israel as Ukraine war drives aliyah wave
ALIYAH AFFAIRS: Between “sausage” and “pumpkin,” the waves of Russian aliyah have carried different circumstances and subtexts, but are continuously united by a search for a place to belong.
Survival tips for grocery shopping in Israel
Home or Rent? Why Israelis Still See Buying a House as a National Milestone
Nefesh B’Nefesh Celebrates Record Summer of Aliyah with End-of-Summer Party in Jerusalem
Israel aims to improve absorption of olim into education system ahead of coming school year
Making Aliyah is a massive life change for all olim, but school-aged children often face a unique struggle when integrating into the Israeli education system.
Your investments: Financial tips for this summer’s Nefesh B’Nefesh olim
This week marked the touchdown of a Nefesh B’Nefesh (NBN) charter flight, bringing 225 olim (new immigrants) to Israel. How should they approach their new financial situation?
Making aliyah for love: A matchmaker’s story
The Magazine spoke with an olah who chose a life in the Middle East for her now-husband.
Surviving Israeli public transport as an oleh
Diving headfirst into the chaos of the Israeli public transport system amid a heatwave and the temporary shutdown of Jerusalem's light rail.
Nefesh B’Nefesh welcomes 225 North American olim on 65th charter aliyah fight
WATCH: With a nation in the healing process, this charter Aliyah flight serves as a powerful reminder of the growing future of Israel.
Olim from former Soviet Union harmed by systemic failures despite high retention rate
Alex Reif: "It is a national waste that Israel is losing immigrants who wish to integrate due to basic failures in absorption."
The aliyah story of Shirelle Weingarten, a scrunchie connoisseur
For Weingarten, this journey has been far from linear – it’s been a series of bold decisions, personal growth, and an unwavering commitment to finding her place in Israel.
Bureaucracy battles: how do olim deal with the Israeli postal service?
Another common hurdle that nearly every oleh has encountered.
If we don’t laugh, we’ll cry: Humor as a sign of resilience in Israel - opinion
Israelis manage to find humor in everyday life, even during the scariest of times.
Bureaucratic battles: The struggles of new Israeli olim at the Interior Ministry
Daily bureaucratic obstacles can really take a toll on new immigrants who are trying to find their footing in a new country.
Undeterred by war, over 2,000 immigrants expected to arrive in Israel this summer
Over 100 new immigrants arrived in Israel this past week alone.
