At the Nefesh B’Nefesh MedEx conference in New Jersey, physician assistant Raizel Raskas shared her inspiring journey toward making aliyah and discussed how healthcare professionals can help strengthen Israel’s medical system.
Arutz Sheva spoke to some of the prospective immigrants to Israel at the launch of the 2026 summer Aliyah season this week with two celebratory community events held in North America.
More than 1,100 physicians have already made Aliyah through IMAP, surpassing halfway point toward Israel’s goal of bringing 2,000 new doctors by 2029.
Israeli Minister of Immigration and Integration Ofir Sofer said that from the moments of grief during the war, he has moved to create an easier and broader path for Jews wanting to return to Israel.
Ahead of the Israel Day Parade in New York, Rabbi Avi Berman spoke at the Arutz Sheva conference about Jewish pride, aliyah, and the challenges facing new immigrants to Israel.
Tzvi Fishman speaks with Rabbi Yosef Mendelevich, pulling no punches about Diaspora Jewry's current situation and what the future holds in store.
Tuvia and Chaviva's journey to Israel unfolded over decades, spanning multiple countries and life stages before ultimately bringing them to the southern Israeli community of Carmay Hanadiv.
Israel is advancing a new support framework for lone immigrant soldiers, offering guidance, crisis aid, and family assistance.
Ahead of Yom Yerushalayim, new aliyah statistics spotlight Jerusalem as top destination for North American olim.
Many great Rabbis have revealed that the murderous antagonism of the gentiles surfaces when the Jews fall in love with galut.
Arutz Sheva speaks with new olim from 3 different continents at the “Olim Al Madim" conference in Jerusalem as they prepare to join the IDF and to start their lives in Israel.
As aliyah inquiries have increased by several hundred percent since October 7, the event brought together hundreds of young immigrants in Jerusalem for IDF preparation.
The idea began purely as an investment opportunity in Carmay Hanadiv, but eventually they realized - 'This is actually a great idea.' "We’re living the dreams of our parents - Holocaust survivors"
MedEx debuted on-site YAEL Hebrew Exam, giving physicians a head start on future licensing requirements from afar.
A major financial opening for Diaspora Jews has arrived, signed in the Knesset on March 30. Read about it below along with a message for decision makers. Op-ed.
So why do so many religious Jews live in the Diaspora? One explanation is that after being expelled from Eretz Yisrael, during our long and oppressive years of wandering, our clear understanding of our original national mission became foggy and lost.
When we hold this ground through everything it demands; the wars, the worry, the grief that becomes just part of the texture of life here, we are holding it for you too.
18,696 immigrants arrived in Israel since last Independence Day from 103 different countries, with the majority from Russia, the US, and France.
World Zionist Organization Chairman Yaakov Hagoel calls for increased aliyah amid the rise in antisemitism. 'Since October 7th, we have witnessed a Jewish Renaissance.'
'Let my people go" iis only half the verse Moses said to Pharaoh in G-d's Name. While the first part of the verse took years of fighting to free Soviet Jewry, the end of the verse -'so they can serve Me' was ignored. A memoir.
Newcomers, undeterred by war, arrive just in time to celebrate the Passover holiday as new Israeli citizens.
President Isaac Herzog visited the Jewish Agency's “Ulpan Etzion" absorption center in Jerusalem, accompanied by the Chairman of the Jewish Agency, Maj. Gen. (res.) Doron Almog, and Jewish Agency CEO Yehuda Stone.
Ask yourself sincerely - how much do you want to make aliyah?
Henry Gorfinkel, the first immigrant since the outbreak of the war, is ready to learn Hebrew and start his new life in Israel.
New immigrants paying US Social Security will be exempt from Israeli National Insurance for five years, removing a key financial barrier to aliyah.
Charlotte Roth, 96-year-old Holocaust survivor, makes aliyah surrounded by four generations of descendants.
Thank God, we merit to see more and more people returning to tradition, and the day is not far when the entire people will return to its roots, and through this we will be fruitful and multiply from within - and from without, through a great aliyah.
More than 300 newcomers gathered at a Nefesh B’Nefesh community fair as Tel Aviv sees a 45% surge in North American aliyah over three years.
JPPI’s January index shows strong Jewish support for US calls to topple Iran’s regime, alongside mixed views on Venezuela and rising interest in Aliyah.
What keeps Diaspora Jewry from getting on that aliya plane?
A full 541 physicians made aliyah in 2025 through a targeted program, many already integrated into Israel's medical workforce.
Nefesh B’Nefesh’s 'Here Next Year' Program hosts largest-ever Israel fair for gap year students: 600 young adults gather in Jerusalem to explore pathways to long-term life in Israel.
The IDF, together with the Ministry of Aliyah and Absorption and the Jewish Agency, launched a new initiative enabling olim aged 26 and older to integrate into meaningful military service roles.
Just remember, the future of Am Yisrael and Torat Yisrael are in Eretz Yisrael, and we are fortunate enough to live in the historic generation of kibbutz galuyot.
Zacks family from Australia lands in Israel, greeting the new year with brand-new Israeli identity cards.
A special discussion in the Immigration and Absorption Committee reveals a worrying picture: Since 2022, over 125,000 citizens have left Israel.
Nefesh B’Nefesh closes 2025 with over 4,100 North American olim, noting four-year record high in number of new immigrants.
A tragically timely response to a recent podcast debate that took place before the Sydney massacre, between two American Rabbis who discussed whether frum Jews in America should be making aliyah now. Opinion.
New olim find a home in Carmay Hanadiv, where a strong sense of family made their long-awaited transition to life in Israel feel natural and uplifting.
Antisemitism will always be with us, but the intensity of it comes and goes in waves. Indeed, the best of times and the worst of times. To flee or not to flee? Opinion.
Israel’s Ministry of Aliyah and Integration and the National Emergency Authority recently ran a full-scale drill in Ramla simulating a sudden influx of tens of thousands of Jews fleeing exploding antisemitism and security crises abroad. But where would they go? Opinion.
Young couple finds home in Carmay Hanadiv, where a thriving, Torah-rooted community and strong schools drew them in. “Israel is our future,” they say, urging others to take the leap.
Yaakov Avinu reminds us that wherever a Jew may be, his inner compass must point to Eretz Yisrael.
Parents cannot prevent their child from performing a mitzvah, whether it be learning Torah, marrying, praying, or moving to Israel.
Over 500 attend MedEx Canada and “NBN On Tour” as Israel strengthens global outreach to Jewish professionals and future olim.
Assimilated German Jews insisted that Jews had nothing to fear if they behaved correctly, shed their national identity, rejected Zionism, and embedded themselves wholly within German society. Sound familiar? Opinion.
In an interview with Arutz Sheva, Finance Minister Smotrich outlines his vision for aliyah, linking tax reform to Zionism and growing Diaspora challenges.
Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich and Minister of Aliyah and Integration Ofir Sofer unveil groundbreaking initiative, offering new olim and returning residents major tax benefits.
Arutz Sheva joined the first-ever MedEx events in Sydney and Melbourne, meeting Jewish doctors planning aliyah and reporting firsthand on the challenges and motivations they face.
Speaking with Arutz Sheva at the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration conference, Sylvan Adams urged Israel to create infrastructure, housing, and jobs to support future waves of immigration.
Some of the largest companies in Israel have joined together to commit to employing new immigrants in order to promote their integration in Israel.
Speaking with Arutz Sheva at the Ministry of Immigration’s conference, Michael Eisenberg called on Israeli companies to lead a 'million Olim' initiative to boost growth.
Maoz chairman Jeffrey Swartz speaks with Arutz Sheva at special Ministry of Immigration conference. "Before a light unto the nations, we need a light in the nation".
The Jewish Agency has channeled tens of millions of dollars toward Israel’s recovery, supporting over 22,000 victims of terror and war, and assisting 15,000 business owners.
For Modern Orthodox families seeking their true Israeli home, The Ridge at Eden Hills offers spacious single-family houses with private gardens just minutes from Ramat Beit Shemesh.
The place of the challenges Olim face based on the thoughts of Rabbi Tzvi Yisrael Tau.
Fifty reasons to move to the Holy Land - and there are many more. Opinion.
35 members and alumni of Bnei Akiva UK have chosen to leave Britain for Israel this year, citing a desire to fulfill a Zionist dream and live Jewish destiny in its homeland.
Rabbis must make the wonderful mitzvah of Aliyah a constant and central part of Jewish education. And, it goes without saying that they should make Aliyah themselves.
This was not immigration that I saw this morning at the airport when 225 olim arrived. This was covenant.
