Elul 25, 5776, 9/28/2016
In today's headlines: תג בכותרות
 65 People Make Aliyah Despite Terror WaveAmerican and Canadian olim of all ages say 'no' to terror as they embark on a new life in Israel Tuesday. Watch: Never Too Late to Make AliyahFelix and Feige Bandos are 94 and 90 years old - and have started a new life in Israel. Watch: Olim Urged to 'Take in Gift' of AliyahRabbi Yehoshua Fass, founder of Nefesh B'Nefesh, notes 'magnificent miracle' of Aliyah to kick off first charter flight of summer 2015. Joining Israel and the IDF on Father's Dying Wish27-year-old makes aliyah, joins elite combat unit to fulfill promise hours before dad died; relates attacks at UCLA for being pro-Israel. Spike in IDF Volunteers in 2014Marked rise in volunteers from abroad since 2011; 25% are Americans. Election Season: Jews Pick Israel in Times SquareArutz Sheva was on hand as NBN aliyah mega event attracts record 1,200 American Jews getting ready to immigrate back home to Israel. Thinking to Make Aliyah? Come to NBN's Aliyah FairNBN launches new series of fairs in North America to give Jews the tools they need to come home from the exile. NBN Announces 'Bonei Zion' Prize for 2015Annual prizes given to English-speaking immigrants who have had greatly helped Israel since making Aliyah. Watch: Potential Olim Flock Immigration EventsAliyah organization Nefesh B’Nefesh, recently held the Impact Israel conferences, informing on work and study options in Israel. Watch: Immigrants Celebrate Thanksgiving in IsraelWhat does Thanksgiving mean to an expat? Celebrants say traditional American holiday has become universal. New NBN Flight Brings Dozens to New Life in IsraelYet another Nefesh B'Nefesh flight arrived in Israel this week, bringing with it a new IDF soldier - from Lakewood, NJ Dignitaries Attend Aliyah Ceremony for 338 OlimDespite war in Gaza, North American immigrants land in Israel to start a new life; 108 to enlist in the IDF. Yankees Host Farewell Party for Newest IDF MembersLone Soldiers receive special farewell from New York Yankees before making Aliyah. Yom Ha'atzmaut Video Features 66 Israeli HeroesWatch: Israeli heroes speak out on Independence Day about what Israel means for them - and for Jews worldwide. Aliyah Event Draws Hopes for The FutureArutz Sheva interviews participants in this week's Nefesh B'Nefesh event to ask: what draws you to move to the Jewish homeland? Push for Aliyah Continues at NBN Mega EventArutz Sheva interviews high-ranking NBN, JNF-KKL officials on the drive to see more American Jews move to Israel.NBN Seminars Planned for 7 North American Cities'Aliyah Fairs' to feature workshops on common Aliyah issues, meetings with representatives from plethora of organizations.3,504 North American Immigrants to Israel in 2013Ministry of Immigrant Absorption corrects error in calculations - and declares that North American Aliyah is actually rising.Winners of New English-Speaking Olim Award PickedNew NBN Bonei Zion Prize given to immigrants from English-speaking countries making significant contributions. Olim Say Their GoodbyesThe new immigrants [olim] who arrived in Israel on Tuesday have the support of their families in North America: "If not now, when?" Zionism, With a ‘Big Z’The big momentum in Jewish activism in America today, says Jewish National Fund CEO Russell F. Robinson, is the "Big Z" - Zionism. 10 Yrs Later: NBN Brings Hundreds More to IsraelA group of 229 arrivals arrived early Thursday morning on the first flight of the summer to mark the tenth year of Nefesh B'Nefesh aliyahs. |
