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Bonei Zion Prize honors Olim rebuilding Israel after the war as North American Aliyah hits records

From Gaza-border farms to Israel's top labs, this year's Bonei Zion Prize honorees show what Anglo Olim bring to a recovering Israel, just as North American Aliyah hits record highs.

OCTOBER 18, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, IN COLLABORATION WITH NEFESH B’NEFESH

The 12th annual Sylvan Adams Nefesh B’Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize recipients. Top row, from left: Danielle Abraham, Dr. Philip Klipstein, Naomi Stuchiner and Ami Baran. Bottom row, from left: Rabbanit Chana Henkin, Amb. Ron Dermer, Prof. Marta Weinstock-Rosin and

Visitors at the ANU Museum of the Jewish People, in Tel Aviv, on January 19, 2025.

ANU marks Aliyah Day with a tribute to Jewish dining, memories, traditions

Now in its third year, the museum’s “Oleh Oleh” initiative is organized with Nefesh B’Nefesh, the Nadav Foundation, local authorities from around Israel, and organizations that support immigrants.

OCTOBER 17, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

Attendees arrive at a NBN's aliyah advisors.

Beyond the Big Hubs: Aliyah Interest Takes Root Across America

More than 1,000 register for Nefesh B’Nefesh events in six US cities, with nearly a quarter of sign-ups coming from Texas

OCTOBER 15, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, IN COLLABORATION WITH NEFESH B’NEFESH

Family making aliyah to Israel, September 14, 2026.

Moving stories, worrying numbers: Behind the wave of immigration from North America

The organization has made changing the rules of the game its mission and, according to Fass, has helped about 100,000 immigrants from North America and the UK move to Israel since its establishment.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2026|ByYOAV ETIEL

An Israeli columnist called American Jews ‘traitors,’ here's why he's wrong - comment

A response to Haggai Segal, whose recent column in Makor Rishon branded the world's largest Jewish community as disloyal for not making aliyah.

APRIL 19, 2026ByZVIKA KLEIN

CELEBRATING ISRAEL during a New York parade. What does Chabad have against the flag?

Building New Lives in Israel - One Story at a Time

WATCH: Welcome to Aliyah Stories – Brought to you by The Jerusalem Post and Nefesh B’Nefesh.

APRIL 16, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, IN COLLABORATION WITH NEFESH B’NEFESH

First two new Immigrants arrive in Israel amid ongoing Iran War

Arrivals of North American Olim highlight continued aliyah to Israel despite wartime conditions and travel disruptions.

MARCH 12, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

96-year-old Holocaust survivor completes Aliyah in Tel Aviv

Charlotte Roth makes Aliyah, surrounded by five generations of descendants

FEBRUARY 19, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

96-year-old Holocaust survivor Charlotte Roth formally completed her Aliyah

As antisemitism surges worldwide, Israel is calling Diaspora Jews to 'come home' - but will they?

With antisemitism surging worldwide, Israeli officials believe more Jews will opt to make aliyah; but the path isn’t as easy as they think.

FEBRUARY 10, 2026ByRACHEL FINK

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar speaks during a stakeout before attending a Security Council meeting at UN headquarters in New York City, U.S., August 5, 2025.

Emergence of a new Anglo demographic in Israel requires a change of priorities - opinion

The English-speaking Aliyah map is changing; can our communal structures and our collective vision change with it?

FEBRUARY 8, 2026ByESTI MOSKOVITZ-KALMAN

RABBI JOE and the JLIC TLV community members bring an ice cream truck to evacuees in Tel Aviv hotels.

Francine Bork Strausberg: Living a perfectly imperfect life in Israel

While more elegant and ornate pottery may be found in other studios, Strausberg takes pride in creating unique yet practical pieces that people enjoy every day.

FEBRUARY 7, 2026BySUSAN DE LA FUENTE

WORKING OUT of the Talpaz Ceramic Studio in the Saltiel Community Center, in Jerusalem’s Armon Hanatziv neighborhood. She gives classes there as well.

Over 300 olim attend community fair in Tel Aviv to connect with local support networks

457 new olim from the United States and Canada moved to Tel Aviv–Yafo in 2025 — a rise of more than 45% over three years.

FEBRUARY 3, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

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.

JANUARY 27, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, IN COLLABORATION WITH NEFESH B’NEFESH

Nefesh B’Nefesh’s Zionist Education Initiative

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.

JANUARY 18, 2026ByTZVI JASPER