Aliyah

11 families make Aliyah from France to Samaria

Newest arrivals greeted in Yakir as number of families who have made Aliyah from France to Samaria reaches 120.

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215 Olim from the US and Canada land in Israel

For the first time in history of Nefesh B’Nefesh’s flights, Olim given the opportunity to complete their immigration process on the plane.

How to get close to G-d

Hashem has not changed His mind.

The Parsha and Current Events: Lest we forget

What is the fate of Jews today who are already in the galut and refuse to reunite with Yerushalayim and Eretz Yisrael?

"Relocation"

Once it was called "yerida", descent, and you were ashamed of it. Op-ed.

The passion of our time - memories of Rabbi Gold zt"l

In response to an magazine article entitled "Why are Serious Jews Like Us Living in America?" Rabbi Sholom Gold wrote the following essay.

Can’t make Aliyah? Here are 5 things that you can do

The only way a Jew can make it to Eretz Yisrael is out of a deep desire from within or from a serious physical threat from without. Op-ed.

From fans to players

Don’t be a fan! Get on the field and help us play the game! Op-ed.

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Rabbi Shalom Gold laid to rest

Follow the funeral of a great Torah scholar and vocal supporter of Aliyah to Israel.

Torah in a jar

As Jewish history has proven again and again, the Torah cannot survive in a jar. Neither can the Jews. Op-ed.

The biggest American hareidi community in Israel

Whether you are modern, baalei batish, yeshivish, Lubavitch, Lakewood, Passaic type or Five Towns type, all are welcome and equal. Op-ed.

Aliyah Minister meets with Israeli-Anglo community rabbis

The meeting was attended by Rabbis of local Israeli communities, which are home to thousands of immigrant families.

'I feel like part of a family'

Join the fastest-growing 55+ community in Israel

'No matter who you are, you'll be able to fit in. That's really the great thing about it,' says a new resident of Ahuzat Yonatan.

Special 'pioneering' event for new Gush Etzion immigrants

Aliyah and 'Pioneering' at Gush Etzion's Mt. Kanub Farm.

Aliyah:

'There are setbacks, you just need to be determined'

Yishai Fleisher talks to immigrants to Israel about what it was like moving to Israel, and how it's been since.

Sin of the spies-then and now

Harav Kanievski zt"l: “It is a mitzvah of the Torah to make Aliyah!”

New Jersey:

Hundreds at 'Homecoming BBQ' for soon-to-be immigrants to Israel

Soon-to-be olim from tri-state area attend farewell event in preparation for their upcoming move to Israel in the summer of 2023.

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Nefesh B'Nefesh barbecue became a 'sheva brachot' celebration

Aliyah Homecoming party turns into 'sheva brachot' celebration for newlyweds Tzophia and Joey, who celebrated their wedding last Thursday.

Op-Ed:

Time to come home

Haman did more to promote Jewish identity than all the Prophets of Israel combined. But who will lead the Jews to Israel right now? Op-ed.

Have we forgotten our forefather Avraham?

Judaism is founded on self-sacrifice. Every morning we read about the self-sacrifice Avraham and Yitzhak manifested in the Akeida. Op-ed.

Nefesh B'Nefesh:

Jerusalem #1 destination for North American immigrants

Jerusalem is the leading destination for North American aliyah: Nearly 1,200 newcomers expected in 2023.

Breakthrough in healthcare language accessibility for immigrants

Israel will now fund hospitals to employ foreign language medical experts to aid immigrants speaking English, Russian, French, and Amharic.

NBN hosts first-ever 'Aliyah-in-One' Day

Nefesh B’Nefesh, Aliyah & Integration Min., & Jewish Agency for Israel host first-ever 'Aliyah-In-One' Day to streamline aliyah process.

Op-Ed:

The real reason Jews don’t make Aliyah

“There are absolutely no justifiable reasons to settle outside the Land of Israel" - Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, the chief rabbi of Tzfat.

111 Ethiopian immigrants arrive in Israel

The immigrants were accompanied by award-winning chef Eitan Bernath and popular comedian Tehran Von Ghasri.

56 Thousand in one year:

2023 sees sharp increase in non-Jewish immigration to Israel

Central Bureau of Statistics reveals that during the past year, 56,000 non-affiliated were added to the population.

Zionism strengthened Judaism

The processes of secularization were a result of emancipation, and not of the Zionist movement. Judaism in Israel is much better than abroad

The State of Israel must be prepared for Aliyah

Israel must initiate a NATIONAL ALIYAH PROJECT preparing for the masses who will flock to Zion to escape the new wave of Jew hatred. Op-ed.

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'Israelis by Choice': An Efrat Rabbi's message for these times

Just as there are Jews by Choice, there are 'Israelis by Choice,' who answer the 'knock at the door' of the approaching Redemption. Op-ed

Two seders - two worlds

Next year in Jerusalem is not “only a song,” it was the dream, hope and prayer of Jews for 2000 years and fulfilled in our time.

Hundreds of healthcare providers attend NBN's Medex event

Medex event served as a one-stop shop for medical professionals interested in Aliyah, helping them to practice medicine in Israel.

Conference to help doctors convert their licenses before Aliyah

NBN MedEx event will help medical professionals to transfer their medical licenses before making Aliyah - in person and in one location.

'Torat Eretz Yisrael' for everyone - a new digital library

Although not yet completed, the library can already be used to see articles on Purim and the teachings of Rabbi Tvi Yehuda Kook.

Never too late:

Centenarian couple make aliya from New Jersey to Netanya

Sandy Goldstein, 101, fulfills a decades-long dream by making aliya with Rosalie, his wife of 75 years.

Good news for olim:

Immigrant Absorption Ministry budget to rise by 220 mil. NIS

Due to the budget increase, funds will be directed to encourage immigration from the US and France and to assist those immigrants.

1 year into Ukraine war:

90 Ukrainian Jews arrive in Israel

Israel continues to work with IFCJ to assist Jews forced out of their homes by the war between Russia and Ukraine.

How to find newly released Israeli immigration records

1.7 million Israeli immigration records spanning 1919 to 1979 made available online for free.

Netanyahu predicts massive rise in immigration from the US

'Israel's economy will outpace the US,' PM tells cabinet, predicting that Israel joining US visa waiver program will lead to Aliyah surge.

Report:

60% of new immigrants to Israel are not Jewish

Thinktank warns that immigration is now cutting into the Jewish majority in Israel, but adds reforms could reverse this trend.

Coalition breakthrough:

Netanyahu commits to amending Law of Return by April

Less than a third of recent immigrants from Eastern Europe are Jewish, many of the non-Jews take their benefits and leave.

Jewish Agency sums up immigration record for 2022

According to Agency data, 70,000 new immigrants arrived in Israel, most of them from Russia and Ukraine.

New program to help immigrants with disabilities make Aliyah

Joint initiative established to assist Olim with disabilities prior to their Aliyah as well as throughout their integration process.

How to get angelic protection

When a Jew leaves Israel: there is an interim when he has no Divine protection. When he comes, he is escorted by the angels of the land.

Yom Ha'aliyah:

Israel welcomes over 70 thousand immigrants since November 2021

Over the past decade 6,440 physicians, 2,552 nurses, and 22,400 engineers moved to Israel and 22,000 immigrants enlisted in the IDF.

Esau hates Jacob

It is axiomatic, says the Talmud, that Esau hates Jacob. That has not changed.

Ofek Yisraeli: 2023 will beat the record for Aliya to Israel

Michael Shainsky, of Ofek Yisraeli, an organization that promotes Aliyah, delves into the challenges of returning Jews to their homeland.

Over 300 potential newcomers attend Nefesh B'Nefesh events

Representatives from Nefesh B’Nefesh, Jerusalem Municipality, meet future & potential immigrants hoping to make Jerusalem their home.

American Jews, get out now!

You might feel safe for the time being, but read the writing on the wall. Come home. Op-ed.

Open letter to Smotrich and Ben Gvir: For our nation's sake

Your party promised a plan for Diaspora Jewry and for increasing Aliyah before the elections. Now is the chance to act on it.

Lech Lecha: The conversation that never was

Had the words of G-d been said to Abraham today, what would the outcome be?

Our first leader

The command of 'Lech lecha' is spoken constantly by God to everyone, but Avram, our leader, actually heard, internalized, and acted upon it.

World Mizrachi increases outreach to French Jewish community

In new program, Israeli-French rabbinic delegation heads to France to deepen connection with French Jewry, encourage immigration to Israel.

Be like Terach

Terach, certainly in Yiddish, is used in a negative sense. But there is one major decision he made that we should all emulate.

I love Tel Aviv

We do not deny that there are problems in Israel and matters demanding Tikun. But if you come on aliya, you can change them. Op-ed.

Nitzavim – the last Parsha of 5782

Life doesn’t stand still; it is volatile and mercurial with resha’im dictating the direction of world affairs. Come before it's too late.

NBN and Jerusalem co-host welcome event honoring new immigrants

The annual welcoming event included informational panels in various languages and a special performance by Israeli singer, Rami Kleinstein.

When are you making Geulah?

Imagine mixing the most amazing ingredients together for a delicious cake but never putting it in the oven!

101-year-eld olah finally returns to her native homeland

“My family left at a time when ‘the Jewish State’ was just an idea; today I am proud to call it home," says Stella Rockoff.

Receiving money from Christian organizations

Israel's gov't, the Jewish Agency, and Nefesh B’Nefesh accept large sums of money from Christian organizations to aid aliya. Should they?

Mass aliyah now!

225 new olim arrived in Israel from North America last week. Now there are only 4,999,775 remaining. What can we do to get them here? Op-ed.