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


Olim’s guide to Jerusalem: best hangouts and activities for 2026

Known for its youthful energy and constant buzz, Jerusalem has plenty to offer newcomers looking to connect, explore, and enjoy city life.

 First Station view. Known as the Jerusalem–Khan railway station when in operation, it was used between 1892 and 1998, before the Malha station became Jerusalem’s primary rail terminus.

Nefesh B’Nefesh closes 2025 with over 4,100 North American olim

Aliyah annual figures reach four-year high

4,150 individuals from North America made aliyah in 2025, the highest since 2021

From visiting to belonging: Micol Radzik's path to aliyah

Not a sudden move but a long decision, how Israel became home through patience, purpose, and planning.

Micol Radzik on the Tayelet in Tel Aviv, 2019.

Your Taxes: Leaving Israel? Leave your pension here

Section 87 seeks to preserve such monies until retirement age (men, age 67, and women, age 64, generally). The penalty for early payout is a 35% tax charge.

Israeli shekel

Ester Ben David’s Zionist blueprint for building a stronger state

At Zionist Investments, CEO Ester Ben David treats real estate as a national and private mission

Ester Ben David and her team: “They are my rock.”

Nefesh B’Nefesh honors young olim for their contributions to Israel

Nine young immigrants presented with Maor Youth Prize for their leadership and service in communities across Israel

This year’s recipients stand out for their young leadership, creativity, and dedication to making a meaningful impact on their schools and local communities in Israel

Finding her place: Leora Leeder's journey from New York to Israel

Leora was drawn by a deep connection to Israel and a desire to serve in the army – in her profession.

Leora and her daughter run the Jerusalem marathon.

SEA ONE: A new standard of resort-living for English speakers in Israel

Opening in Spring 2026, SEA ONE welcomes English speakers and Olim into a vibrant Mediterranean community of premium resort living where art, design, and wellness converge.

SEA ONE Outdoor Pool

AMLAT: Guiding young Spanish-speaking women in Israel

The program offers young women from Latin America the opportunity to study Torah in a full-time, structured framework. Of the 450 girls who have participated so far, about 30% have made aliyah.

Alumni of Midreshet Lindenbaum’s Amlat program visit the Kotel.

More Than a Game

The story of a football club that became a community for Olim from across the world

הטור הבא שלנו [11:15, 09/12/2025] +972 54-776-3133: Gaston Fratesi (in the middle) with the Ayers TLV players