Olim

Jewish Agency CEO: While Israel is at war, making aliyah is the greatest act of courage - opinion

As the chairman of the Jewish Agency accompanies 34 French families on board a plane carrying them home to Israel, he reflects on just how brave this move at this time in Jewish history really is

Immigrants from France are welcomed to Israel at Ben-Gurion Airport in August.
 New immigrants from USA and Canada arrive on a special " Aliyah Flight 2016" on behalf of Nefesh B'Nefesh organization, at Ben Gurion airport in central Israel on August 17, 2016.

Israel is entering a new tech growth cycle – and needs the best people here - opinion

ASHER & LISA CAIN with their miracle child.

Lisa Cain Hammerman: The miraculous art of motherhood

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

Your Taxes: What new olim need to know about Israel's tax exemption


Tel Aviv’s Shuk Olim brings out dozens of immigrant entrepreneurs to showcase goods

“Every single booth has an oleh with a story, and they're selling their products from the small business that they opened here in Israel after their aliyah,” said Devon Conway of Nefesh B'Nefesh.

Shoppers browse goods at Nefesh B'Nefesh's Shuk Olim event in Tel Aviv. June 25, 2026.

Tel Aviv to establish new 'beit oleh' to support immigrants, lone soldiers, vice-mayor says

The house will be “a place where they can come and work, have Shabbat dinners, celebrate the holidays, receive lectures, do shows, have parties, and organize,” Tel Aviv Vice-Mayor Guy Avner said.

Jewish immigrants fleeing the war in Ukraine, on a rescue flight sponosred by the IFCJ, arrive at Ben Gurion airport near Tel Aviv on March 6, 2022.

Surge in Aliyah of young, skilled olim despite wartime challenges, 22,522 moved to Israel in 2025

The sharpest increase came from French Jewry, with a 51% rise in immigration, while immigration from the United States continued its upward trend, reaching 3,781 immigrants.

 New immigrants from USA and Canada arrive on a special " Aliyah Flight 2016" on behalf of Nefesh B'Nefesh organization, at Ben Gurion airport in central Israel on August 17, 2016.

Roy Freeman: Building a comfortable community for LGBT olim in Israel

Roy Freeman, a British-born immigrant living in Israel, is building a support network for LGBT olim, by offering community events and a softer landing for newcomers making aliyah.

HOLDING A BANNER for LGBT Olim at Tel Aviv Pride, June 12.

Not your zaide’s kiddush: Jerusalem's young olim are reinventing the Shabbat kiddush

From apartments to synagogues, Jerusalem's young adults are reinventing kiddush as a social gathering that fits modern life.

Kugels and pickles: Classic noshes for both old-school and modern tables.

Your Investments: The spies and fear of financial success

Winston Churchill said, "Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm."

An illustrative image of New Israeli Shekels in a wallet.

Your Taxes: New Israeli rules could save US olim money and affect businesses

The Israeli National Insurance Law has been amended, while most Israeli businesses must now obtain an “Israel Invoice” allocation number.

 New Olim celebrate arrival in Israel

Dganit Senker-Lange: New olim need government and NGOs working together

Speaking at The Jerusalem Post Conference in New York, the Aliyah and Integration Ministry director-general highlighted the resilience of new immigrant families, particularly mothers, during wartime.

Dganit Senker-Lange, Director-General of the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration

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

“Our responsibility is not only to assist people with their aliyah dreams, but to turn them into reality, " Tony Gelbart, co-founder and chairman of Nefesh B’Nefesh

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

Nefesh B’Nefesh to receive award at JPost NY Conference

Nefesh B’Nefesh will be presented with the JPost Award for its efforts to address four key areas: Aliyah and Integration, National Service, National Development, and Zionist Education.

New Olim coming to Israel 2026