New Immigrants

Good news for olim:

Pistol license wait period for new immigrants abolished

New immigrants who live in eligible localities no longer have to wait 3 years before applying for a license to carry a firearm in Israel.

Following INN inquiry:

Education Min. to reconsider decision not to translate exams

Teachers say the decision not to translate the Oral Law matriculation exam affects new immigrants who already face challenges.

New immigrants going into 1st grade receive new school supplies

'Every kid deserves to feel special on the first day of school,' IFCJ chief Yael Eckstein says.

New immigrants to Israel to get ID cards at the airport

Aliyah and Interior ministers agree to streamline bureaucracy, allowing new immigrants to get ID cards as soon as they get off the plane.

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.

Ahead of Independence Day:

Nefesh B'Nefesh welcomes 74,000th new immigrant

Charley Smith, a young father, becomes Nefesh B'Nefesh's 74,000th new immigrant, just ahead of Israel's 74th Independence Day.

High school students marry off new immigrant couple

Against all odds and across distant borders, students at the Neveh Channah high school raise funds, organize wedding for new immigrants.

Jerusalem mayor delivers Purim gifts to new immigrants

Mayor Moshe Leon, NBN co-founder Rabbi Yehoshua Fass to a 3-generation family of new immigrants to Israel.

Over 5,000 clothing items delivered to immigrants from Ukraine

Pitchon Lev donates a first shipment of over 5,000 items of clothes for new immigrants from the Ukraine.

Beit Shemesh hosts virtual meeting to help new immigrants

Virtual meeting held to help dozens of new immigrants from South Africa adjust to life in Israel.

Protest: Models - yes, vaccinated Jews - no

Miss Universe contestants allowed to enter Israel despite the ban on foreigners - while parents of immigrants are barred from entering.

It's official: There are 165,888 ways to make a Star of David

For him, it's not just a game: British immigrant to Israel invents a Star of David-shaped game, sold in 30 countries worldwide.

Aliyah: 'Shoot first, ask questions later'

The inner struggle that Jews grapple with during the Aliyah process.

NGO brightens spirits of new immigrants in coronavirus hotels

KeepOlim distributes gift boxes to new immigrants being kept in isolation at coronavirus hotel.

60 new immigrants from Argentina land in Israel amid coronavirus

60 olim from Argentina land in Israel. "From an Air France plane, we share with you that in a few moments we will land in our beloved Land."

"It's a total miracle that I'm here'

New immigrant Ayelet Mintz, who arrived in Israel during the coronavirus epidemic, tells about her flight and unforgettable experience.

'IFCJ' sponsors Aliyah for 5,000 Jews from 29 countries in 2018

Data from 'International Fellowship of Christians and Jews' indicate more than 80% of the new immigrants satisfied with absorption process.

Meet California's Congressional candidate Antonio Sabato Jr.

Smuggler used new immigrants to import cigarettes

Smuggler arrested for using olim to smuggle 1,130 cartons of cigarettes into Israel.

'Let me enlist!' French oleh sleeps outside base

Moving protest: 32-year-old new immigrant and 2-time triathalon 'Ironman' vows to sleep outside rain or shine until he is allowed in IDF.

Gilad Shalit Meets with Nefesh B'Nefesh Lone Soldiers

Former kidnapped soldier Gilad Shalit met Thursday with 50 Lone Soldier Olim (new immigrants) from across the world.